The Narcotics Control Bureau, in close coordination with INTERPOL, has published the first Silver Notice against Pawan Thakur, wanted in connection with the recovery of around 82 kilograms of cocaine in Delhi in November 2024.

In a statement, the Narcotics Control Bureau has said that the investigations established that the fugitive is the mastermind behind the import, export, and trafficking of the seized cocaine. He arranged for the consignment’s import through an Indian port and facilitated its onward movement to Delhi by road.

The NCB said that during the investigation, it was revealed that the accused operates a hawala network with bases in Dubai and Delhi, channelling illicit funds and laundering proceeds of narcotics trafficking into the formal financial system through his associates. The agency said that the accused is currently residing in Dubai and continues to operate his narcotics trafficking and money-laundering syndicate from there.