Drug trafficking crackdown: Amit Shah hails Operation Trident; Rs 100 crore hawala transactions exposed, 18 arrested
Union home minister Amit Shah announced Operation Trident to target an international narcotics cartel in India. The operation took place across Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur. It exposed significant hawala transactions and led to 18 arrests. Authorities froze various bank accounts and seized cash and detonators. Shah stated the government aims to eradicate drug networks by December 31, 2029.
Union home minister Amit Shah announced Operation Trident, which targeted an international narcotics cartel in India. The operation, conducted in Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur, uncovered significant hawala transactions and led to arrests. Authorities froze numerous bank accounts and seized illegal items, including detonators and cash. Shah emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating drug networks by December 31, 2029.