The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted raids in Mumbai as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged drug trafficking network. Officials said the action has been taken to unearth sales proceeds earned by a ‘well-established’ drug trafficking network linked to Faisal Javed Shaikh and Alfia Faisal Shaikh.
Officials said action is being taken at eight premises under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Mumbai. He told that Faisal Shaikh was purchasing the stimulant drug MD (Mephedrone or Meow Meow) from Salim Dola.
Salim Dola is a notorious kingpin who is wanted by law enforcement agencies due to his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and financing illicit drug networks. According to officials, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has announced a reward for information leading to Dola’s arrest.