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NIA raids 13 locations in TN, Mizoram over massive meth seizure
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday searched 13 locations in Tamil Nadu and Mizoram, part of its probe into a transnational drug network linked to the seizure of over 6,016 kg…
The Story in Brief
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday searched 13 locations in Tamil Nadu and Mizoram, part of its probe into a transnational drug network linked to the seizure of over 6,016 kg of methamphetamine from a Myanmarese boat near the Barren Islands in November 2024. The searches yielded digital devices, Rs 71 lakh in cash, $53,500, and Myanmar Kyat in Chennai, plus Rs 43.11 lakh from Mizoram's Champhai and Aizawl.
Separately, Ramanathapuram police busted a local meth syndicate, seizing 1.4 kg of the drug valued at Rs 1.5 crore and unearthing a manufacturing lab, arresting nine people including the mastermind. The NIA case, initially registered by Andaman and Nicobar police, has six Myanmar nationals in judicial custody. The agency says it aims to uncover links to international syndicates.
The Indian Opinion
Two busts in one week show the drug problem is not just a border issue but has deep roots across Tamil Nadu. While the NIA focuses on the big transnational haul, local police found a lab hidden in a lathe workshop. The claim by Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister that special operations are underway must be tested by whether the supply chains are actually broken or just shifted. Watch for how many of the nine arrested are convicted, not just held.
Sources (3): thehindu.com, thehindu.com (2), assamtribune.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
