ED Raids in Mumbai Targeting Drug Trafficking Network

Mumbai, Oct 8 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate carried out multiple searches on Wednesday across Mumbai as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation tied to a suspected drug trafficking operation. Officials have indicated that this move aims to track down the illicit gains made by a sophisticated drug trafficking network linked to Faisal Javed Shaikh and Alfiya Faisal Shaikh.

According to sources, eight locations in Mumbai are under scrutiny as per the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Faisal Shaikh is accused of acquiring the stimulant drug MD (mephedrone, commonly referred to as 'meow meow') through Salim Dola. Dola is a notorious drug kingpin, currently a fugitive, wanted by law enforcement for his extensive involvement in narcotics trafficking and funding of illegal drug operations.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has even declared a reward for any information that could lead to Dola's arrest.

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