Operation Hardball explained: Inside FBI’s crackdown on Lawrence Bishnoi and his associates
Law enforcement agencies from the U.S., Canada, and Europe have launched 'Operation Hardball' to crack down on Lawrence Bishnoi's transnational crime syndicate. The operation follows indictments related to racketeering and the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Why it matters
This operation marks a significant escalation in international cooperation against organized crime groups with alleged ties to state-level political tensions.
With 24 arrests spread across U.S., Canada, and Europe , the law enforcement agencies of the three countries have launched a massive crackdown on Lawrence Bishnoi ’s associates, linked with three India-based transnational organised crime groups.
The article reports on official law enforcement actions and historical context regarding the Nijjar case without taking a side on the diplomatic dispute.
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