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Crime
ED Raids 11 Sites in Maharashtra and Gujarat in Probe of Mumbai Drug Syndicate
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🗓 31 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM
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The Enforcement Directorate carried out raids on 11 premises across Maharashtra and Gujarat as part of its investigation into a drug syndicate based in Mumbai.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a series of raids on 11 locations spread across Maharashtra and Gujarat on Thursday, targeting a drug syndicate that operates out of Mumbai. The operation, carried out in coordination with local police, aimed to seize illicit drugs, seized paraphernalia and gather evidence related to the syndicate’s trafficking network. While the ED has not released the names of the suspects or the exact nature of the seized material, officials confirmed that the raid was part of a broader investigation into drug smuggling and distribution. The agency has stated that the operation is ongoing and that further actions may be taken as more information comes to light. The raids underscore the government’s continued focus on curbing drug trafficking in the country.