Drug racket involving food delivery boys busted in Bengaluru, Shivamogga

A drug racket, which was operated by many food delivery boys in Bengaluru and Shivamogga has been busted by Narcotics Control Bureau officials.

A seven-member drug syndicate, which operated through many food delivery boys in Bengaluru and Shivamogga and thrived during the lockdown period, has been busted by Narcotics Control Bureau officials and high quality marijuana recovered from them, the agency said.

It said the syndicate used to assure customers of doorstep delivery and thrived during the lockdown period. The NCB''s Bengaluru Zonal Unit busted the major drug syndicate "operating in a unique and systematic manner" and neutralised it by arresting the kingpin, an NCB statement said.