The Enforcement Directorate has launched a massive crackdown on an international drug trafficking network. This action comes over a year after Goa police made what they called the state's biggest seizure of LSD blots.
Nationwide Search Operations Unfold
ED officials from the Panaji Zonal Office conducted simultaneous raids at 26 different locations. These premises spanned across seven Indian states. Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha and Delhi all saw enforcement action.
The searches operated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act of 2002. They targeted a sophisticated narcotics distribution network with international connections.
The Case That Started It All
Goa's Anti-Narcotics Cell filed the original FIR in October 2024. They arrested Madhupan Suresh Sasikala and an accomplice. Police recovered narcotics worth Rs 1.1 crore from their possession.
The seized drugs included 1,825 LSD blot papers, cocaine, charas and dimethyltryptamine. Authorities immediately labeled this as Goa's most significant LSD seizure in recent memory.
Subsequent police investigation revealed disturbing details. The accused allegedly used the dark net to procure massive drug consignments. They then supplied these substances to customers across India's major city party circuits.
A Well-Organized Syndicate Exposed
ED's search operations have uncovered what they describe as a well-organized inter-state drug trafficking syndicate. The agency released an official statement detailing their findings.
They traced narcotics distribution on a business-to-business basis across multiple states. Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Kerala all featured in this network.
Substantial Evidence Seized
During the raids, ED officials confiscated a substantial amount of cash. They also recovered various narcotic substances including charas and other contraband materials.
Incriminating documents and digital devices formed another crucial part of the seizure. Analysis of these materials has provided investigators with valuable evidence.
The digital evidence reveals large-scale supply of multiple narcotic substances. MDMA, ecstasy, hash, kush, shrooms, rashol cream, cocaine and super cream all circulated through this network.
Sophisticated Operations Uncovered
Investigators discovered systematic use of courier and postal channels for drug transportation. The syndicate employed multiple methods to move their illegal products across state lines.
Money laundering followed complex patterns. Proceeds of crime moved through UPI payments, bank transfers, cryptocurrency transactions and cash exchanges.
The accused used sophisticated financial channels to layer and conceal their illicit earnings. This created challenges for tracking the money trail.
Wide Network of Associates
The investigation has revealed connections with multiple suppliers. Numerous associates and facilitators actively participated in both the narcotics supply chain and money laundering operations.
ED officials emphasized the comprehensive nature of this criminal enterprise. They noted involvement at multiple levels of the distribution network.
The agency is now sharing pertinent information with other law enforcement bodies. This coordinated approach aims to ensure appropriate legal action against all involved parties.
This case highlights the evolving nature of drug trafficking in India. It demonstrates how criminal networks adapt to technology while maintaining traditional distribution methods.
