ED arrests six on money-laundering charge linked to cross-border drug trafficking

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested six individuals for their involvement in money laundering related to cross-border drug trafficking. They were part of a syndicate that smuggled heroin from Afghanistan and Iran, hiding them within shipments of talc stone and gypsum powder. The accused coordinated the smuggling, storage, and distribution of heroin across Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. The ED uncovered a sophisticated network involving multiple bank accounts, cash transactions, and the use of encrypted communication apps. The agency has seized assets and bank accounts belonging to the accused as part of their investigation.