ED conducts searches at 26 locations across multiple states in narcotics and money laundering probe

New Delhi, January 16
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at 26 locations across several States today. These states include Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, and Delhi.

In a statement, ED said that these searches are part of an investigation into illegal international narcotics trafficking and money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.

ED said the searches have uncovered a well-organised interstate drug trafficking network. The agency noted that the distribution of narcotic substances on a business-to-business basis has been traced across multiple states, such as Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Kerala.

The probe agency added that during the searches, it seized a large amount of cash, narcotic substances, including charas and other contraband, along with incriminating documents and digital devices. The investigation has also revealed links with suppliers and the active involvement of several associates and facilitators in the drug supply chain and the laundering of illegal proceeds