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'India Will Hammer Last Nail Into Drug Cartels' Coffin': Amit Shah After New Hawala Trail Busted
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What Happened?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Operation Trident disrupted an international drug cartel in Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur, leading to multiple arrests and seizures.
Key points
- Operation Trident involved simultaneous raids at 38 locations across Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur.
- 18 individuals were arrested during the operation.
- 1,424 bank accounts were frozen as part of the investigation.
- The operation uncovered hawala transactions worth ₹100 crore.
- Properties worth ₹17.82 crore were attached during the operation.
- 500 detonators and ₹12 lakh in cash were seized.
Key insights
- The operation demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated efforts among security agencies.
- It highlights the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking in the northeastern region of India.
- The government's target to eradicate drug networks by December 31, 2029, reflects a long-term strategy.
Why it matters
This operation signifies India's commitment to combat drug trafficking and dismantle narcotics networks.
Entities
Amit Shah· PersonAssam· StateMizoram· StateManipur· StateIndia· Country
Source
Times Now
