The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted raids at multiple locations in Delhi in connection with the 2021 Mundra port heroin seizure case, one of the largest drug hauls globally.
Background of the Case
In September 2021, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 2,988.21 kg of Afghan heroin from the Mundra port in Gujarat's Kutch district. The consignment, valued at over Rs 21,000 crore in the international market, was concealed in a container declared as semi-processed talc stones.
ED's Action
The ED's raids are part of a money laundering investigation linked to the case. Officials said multiple premises in Delhi were searched, and documents and digital devices were seized for further analysis. The agency is probing the financial trail and alleged proceeds of crime generated from the drug trafficking network.
Impact and Investigation
The Mundra port seizure exposed a major international drug trafficking route. The DRI had earlier arrested several individuals, including the mastermind. The ED's current action aims to unearth the money laundering aspects and identify all beneficiaries of the illicit trade.
