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Raids on NE Drug Cartels Reveal Illicit Deals Worth Rs 270 Crore
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What Happened?
Multi-agency raids in Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur uncovered over Rs 270 crore in narco-hawala transactions, leading to six arrests and freezing of 1,425 bank accounts.
Key points
- Raids conducted on October 23 involved 38 teams across 38 locations.
- Properties worth over Rs 26 crore were frozen or attached during the operation.
- The operation targeted cross-border trafficking of heroin, brown sugar, and methamphetamine from Myanmar.
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) coordinated with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Mizoram Police.
- Illicit transactions included Rs 125 crore in cash received from various states.
Key insights
- The crackdown may disrupt the operations of international drug cartels.
- Continued efforts could lead to a significant reduction in drug trafficking in the region.
- The government's zero-tolerance policy may strengthen law enforcement in drug-related cases.
Why it matters
This operation highlights the government's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in northeastern India.
Entities
Amit Shah· PersonAssam· StateMizoram· StateManipur· StateMyanmar· CountryEnforcement Directorate· OrganizationNarcotics Control Bureau· Organization
Source
Times of India
