ED Conducts Raids on Major Drug Syndicate in Chennai and Madurai, Seizing Drugs Worth ₹258 Crore
ED raids drug syndicate in Chennai, Madurai; drugs worth Rs 258 Cr
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched raids across Chennai and Madurai targeting a drug syndicate allegedly trafficking narcotics to Sri Lanka. The operation uncovered 99 kg of hashish and 37.5 kg of methamphetamine, with a combined value of ₹258 crore.
- 01The ED's raids involved five locations in Chennai and Madurai as part of an investigation into a drug smuggling syndicate.
- 02The cartel is accused of smuggling 99 kg of hashish worth ₹108 crore and 37.5 kg of methamphetamine valued at ₹150 crore.
- 03The investigation is based on complaints filed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) against alleged kingpin John Britto.
- 04Britto is believed to use a network of fishermen to transport narcotics to Sri Lanka, often transferring drugs in open sea to avoid detection.
- 05The ED aims to trace the proceeds of crime related to these drug operations.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted extensive search operations at five locations in Chennai and Madurai on Tuesday, targeting a major drug smuggling syndicate allegedly involved in trafficking narcotics to Sri Lanka. The operation led to the seizure of 99 kg of hashish, estimated to be worth ₹108 crore, and 37.5 kg of methamphetamine, commonly known as 'ICE', valued at around ₹150 crore. The investigation stems from two criminal complaints filed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) against John Britto, the alleged kingpin of the syndicate. Britto is suspected of using a network of fishermen and boat owners to facilitate the covert movement of drugs from Indian waters to Sri Lanka. The ED's ongoing raids aim to uncover the financial networks sustaining these smuggling operations and trace the proceeds of crime.
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The raids could significantly disrupt local drug trafficking networks and deter future smuggling activities.
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