India, June 3 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out raids at almost 20 locations across Mumbai, Surat, Rajkot and Ankleshwar in connection with money-laundering investigations focused on Mohammad Salim Dola, accused of running a drug syndicate for over 20 years, with operations in the West Asia, Africa, and Europe.

The raids, carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), target Dola's international network. This includes suppliers and intermediaries dealing in precursor chemicals, as well as accountants who facilitate financial transactions. Authorities are also focusing on those who make and distribute Mephedrone (also known as MD, 'meow meow', drone, or M-CAT), and on hawala operators who handle ...