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Rs 100-crore hawala trail exposed as Op Trident hits drug cartel in northeast states
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What Happened?
Operation Trident, launched by the Narcotics Control Bureau, targeted 38 locations in Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur, leading to 18 arrests and uncovering a Rs 100 crore hawala trail linked to a drug cartel.
Key points
- Operation Trident was launched on October 23, targeting transnational drug trafficking networks.
- The operation resulted in the freezing of 1,424 bank accounts and the attachment of properties worth Rs 17.82 crore.
- Agencies seized 500 detonators and Rs 12 lakh in cash during the operation.
- Key figure Thangcintuang, a Myanmar-based kingpin, was arrested in Delhi.
- The operation aligns with the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029).
Key insights
- The crackdown may disrupt the financial operations of the drug cartel significantly.
- Continued operations like Trident could deter future drug trafficking activities in the region.
- The involvement of multiple agencies indicates a coordinated approach to tackling drug-related crimes.
Why it matters
The operation underscores the government's commitment to combat drug trafficking in the northeast region.
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Narcotics Control Bureau· OrganizationAmit Shah· PersonAssam· StateMizoram· StateManipur· StateMyanmar· Country
Source
India Today
