Operation Trident Leads to 18 Arrests, 38 Raids Across Northeast in Drug Network Crackdown

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Security agencies arrested 18 people and carried out simultaneous raids at 38 locations across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur on October 23 as part of Operation Trident, targeting an alleged international narcotics trafficking network, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on October 25.

According to Shah, the operation uncovered hawala transactions worth Rs 100 crore, led to the freezing of 1,424 bank accounts and resulted in the attachment of properties valued at Rs 17.82 crore. Agencies also seized 500 detonators and Rs 12 lakh in cash during the coordinated action.

In a post on X, Shah said the network was allegedly involved in trafficking narcotics across the borders of India, Myanmar and Bangladesh through what he described as the “Death Triangle Corridor”.

Modi Govt deals another lethal blow against drugs with Operation Trident.

Our agencies launched a barrage of simultaneous crackdowns across 38 locations in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur on 23 October, smashing an international narco-cartel. The operation revealed ₹100 crore worth…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 25, 2026

He congratulated the anti-narcotics teams from central agencies and police forces in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur for carrying out the operation.

The crackdown is part of the Centre’s efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks operating along India’s northeastern borders. The region’s proximity to Myanmar and Bangladesh has made cross-border coordination an important part of efforts to curb the illegal drug trade.

Shah said the operation reflected the government’s commitment to eliminating drug networks by December 31, 2029. He added that the coordinated action had dealt a blow to the alleged trafficking network.

In a separate incident, Dhing police in Assam arrested a man allegedly found in possession of a pistol and two live rounds of ammunition.

Further details about the arrest were not immediately available. There was also no immediate information to suggest that the case was linked to Operation Trident.

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