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ED seizes Rs 2.63 cr in raids against illegal Mining and Liquor syndicates in Odisha

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bhubaneswar Zonal Office on Sunday said that they recently carried out an extensive search operation on at more than 25 premises across Ganjam district linked to individuals involved in illegal sand and black stone mining, as well as contractors and proprietors associated with country liquor (Bhati) operations.
A senior ED official said that during the search, cash amounting to Rs. 2.63 croe along with several incriminating documents, substantial property records, and agreements, including Power Agreements and mining leases executed by the individuals in question, were found and seized. Several high-end benami vehicles were unearthed in the search action, which were obtained through the Proceeds of Crime.
The premises covered are linked to brokers, syndicates having serious criminal antecedents and other connected business partners of theirs. These include the persons who, by using their muscle powers forcibly conduct illegal mining and sale of minor minerals by exploiting and terrorising people in their areas.
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