January 16, 2026 : The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday carried out searches at 26 locations across multiple states as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal international narcotics trafficking and money laundering.
According to an official statement, the searches were conducted in Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, and Delhi under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
The agency said its investigation has exposed a well-organised interstate drug trafficking network operating across several regions. The distribution of narcotic substances on a business-to-business basis has been traced to states including Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Kerala.
During the raids, the ED seized a substantial amount of cash, narcotic substances such as charas and other contraband, along with incriminating documents and digital devices. The probe has also revealed links with suppliers and the involvement of multiple associates and facilitators in both the drug supply chain and the laundering of proceeds generated from the illegal trade.
