FBI Hunts Indian National in Global Drug Trafficking Case
Harmanveer Singh wanted for alleged role in Canada-based Ravinder Dhanda gang; action follows Operation Hard Ball
- FBI issues arrest warrant against Indian national Harmanveer Singh.
- Singh accused of involvement in an international drug trafficking network.
- Action is part of Operation Hard Ball targeting three organised crime groups.
- US authorities charge 37 people, with 24 arrests across multiple countries.
GG News Bureau
Washington, 21st July: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a manhunt for Indian national Harmanveer Singh over his alleged involvement in an international drug trafficking network linked to the Ravinder Dhanda organised crime group based in Vancouver, Canada.
According to the FBI, Singh is wanted for his alleged role in a transnational criminal organisation accused of conspiring to distribute, possess with intent to distribute, and export controlled substances across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The action follows Operation Hard Ball, a coordinated international law enforcement operation targeting organised crime groups allegedly led by Lawrence Bishnoi, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and Ravinder Dhanda.
The FBI said the Dhanda organisation allegedly smuggled large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine for distribution through drug trafficking networks operating across North America.
A federal arrest warrant for Singh was issued on June 23, 2026, by the United States District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles. He has been charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to export controlled substances and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
Earlier this month, law enforcement agencies from the United States, Canada and several European countries carried out coordinated raids under Operation Hard Ball, resulting in the arrest of 24 individuals, including 11 suspects in California.
The US Department of Justice has charged a total of 37 individuals in connection with the investigation, alleging their involvement in a range of organised criminal activities linked to the three transnational crime syndicates.
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing as they continue efforts to dismantle international drug trafficking networks operating across multiple jurisdictions.
