FBI Declares Harmanveer Singh Wanted Over Canada Drug Trafficking

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has declared Indian national Harmanveer Singh as wanted for his alleged role in a transnational drug trafficking syndicate based in Canada.

The FBI action comes after Operation Hard Ball, a coordinated international enforcement action targeting gangs run by Lawrence Bishnoi, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, and Ravinder Dhanda.

According to the FBI, Harmanveer Singh is wanted for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, and conspiracy to export controlled substances.

The Ravinder Dhanda Organized Crime Group, based out of Vancouver, Canada, allegedly smuggled bulk quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine for drug trafficking organizations throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

On June 23, 2026, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Singh in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, California, after he was charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute, conspiracy to export, and possession with intent to distribute Controlled Substances.

In a joint operation earlier this month, law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada, and Europe arrested 24 persons connected to three India-based transnational organized crime groups charged with various criminal acts.

The US Department of Justice had charged 37 people in the indictment as part of its ‘Operation Hardball’.

The operation is a significant crackdown on transnational organized crime groups involved in drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

The FBI's action against Harmanveer Singh is part of a larger effort to disrupt and dismantle these criminal organizations.

The case highlights the global nature of drug trafficking and the need for international cooperation to combat these crimes.

The arrest warrant issued for Harmanveer Singh is a significant development in the case and demonstrates the commitment of law enforcement agencies to bring those involved in transnational crime to justice.

The operation also underscores the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies across countries to tackle the menace of drug trafficking and organized crime.

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the involvement of Indian nationals in transnational organized crime groups, particularly in the drug trafficking sector.

The case of Harmanveer Singh is a reminder of the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to combat these crimes.

The FBI's most wanted list includes several individuals wanted for their alleged involvement in transnational organized crime groups, including those involved in drug trafficking.

The addition of Harmanveer Singh to this list highlights the seriousness of the allegations against him and the commitment of law enforcement agencies to bring him to justice.

The operation is a significant step forward in the fight against transnational organized crime and demonstrates the effectiveness of international cooperation in disrupting and dismantling these criminal organizations.

The case will likely have significant implications for the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime, both in India and globally.

It remains to be seen how the case will unfold and what further developments will occur in the coming days and weeks.

However, one thing is clear - the operation is a major blow to transnational organized crime groups involved in drug trafficking and a significant step forward in the fight against these crimes.