Overview

• The operation began on July 2 after credible intelligence led to a suo-motu FIR and the formation of a Special Investigation Team.
• Investigators recovered 57 high-end cars valued at over ₹30.5 crore, marking the largest single-station haul in India.
• Five key suspects have been arrested and police are tracking additional members believed to be operating beyond Arunachal Pradesh.
• Officials say the gang tampered with engine and chassis numbers, forged registration papers and used broker networks to transport vehicles into Arunachal Pradesh.
• The ongoing probe is tracing cross-border financial transactions and possible foreign handlers to map the racket’s full reach.