Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched simultaneous searches in Hyderabad and Bengaluru on Tuesday in connection with a drug-related money laundering investigation. The ED raids Hyderabad operation involved 15 special teams conducting searches at multiple locations.
The searches began early on Tuesday morning. ED teams from Delhi carried out raids at seven locations in Hyderabad and two locations in Bengaluru. The investigation relates to a drug case registered in Hyderabad involving the alleged sale of narcotics worth several crores of rupees. The searches were based on information gathered during the investigation.
ED raids Hyderabad after arrests in drug case
Hyderabad Police had earlier arrested the accused in the drug case. Subsequently, the ED launched its investigation after examining the information and links that emerged during the police probe. Based on those leads, the agency extended its searches to Bengaluru. Officials continued searches at multiple premises as part of the ongoing investigation.
The source material also claimed that the case involved drug peddlers and consumers, including children of prominent personalities. However, authorities had not officially confirmed those identities.
The ED raids Hyderabad operation remained in progress at the time of reporting. Officials had not released details of any seizures or further action. The investigation continued under the provisions applicable to the case. Meanwhile, additional information was awaited from the Enforcement Directorate regarding the outcome of the searches.