Thrissur (Kerala), Feb 22 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches in several offices of a popular Kerala-based jewellery chain which has outlets in India and West Asia, a source in the agency said.

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The central agency carried out the searches in several offices of the jewellery chain headquartered in Thrissur district of the state, the source said.

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The searches, in connection with a money laundering probe of ED, are still going on, the source added.

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