ED raids four locations along Mizoram-Myanmar and Tripura-Bangladesh borders, West Bengal

New Delhi [India], June 8 (HBTV): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted searches at four locations across the Mizoram-Myanmar border, the Tripura-Bangladesh border and West Bengal in connection with a money laundering case, officials said.

Multiple teams from the ED's Aizawl Sub-Zonal Office carried out simultaneous search operations early in the morning under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The raids were continuing at the premises of the suspects at the time of reporting.

The case stems from a Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) case involving the seizure of 49.101 kg of methamphetamine and 40 grams of heroin in Tripura on August 21, 2025. Officials said the Tripura locations were situated approximately 200 metres from the Bangladesh border, while the Mizoram location was about 500 metres from the Myanmar border.

According to officials, the investigation has uncovered an organised cross-border syndicate that allegedly sourced methamphetamine from Myanmar through the Champhai and Zokhawthar sectors of Mizoram and delivered it to receivers in Tripura. The proceeds of crime were allegedly layered through multiple bank accounts and shell entities.

Officials said proceeds of crime amounting to more than INR 142 crore have been identified so far.

(ANI)