ED Arrests Two in Transnational Drug Syndicate Linked to Salim Dola

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on [date] arrested two individuals, Pravin alias Nagesh Ramchandra Shinde and Brijesh Kanjibhai Moradiya, in connection with a transnational drug syndicate linked to notorious criminal Salim Dola. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation into the syndicate's operations, according to an official statement.

The ED's action follows a series of raids and intelligence-gathering efforts targeting the network, which is believed to have international links. Salim Dola, a known figure in the drug trade, has been on the radar of multiple agencies. The accused are expected to be produced before a special court, where the ED will seek custody for further interrogation. Officials cited the seizure of incriminating documents and digital evidence.

The arrests underscore India's intensified efforts to dismantle transnational drug cartels, which pose a significant threat to national security and public health. The ED is likely to expand its probe to identify other members of the syndicate and their overseas connections. This development may also lead to increased cooperation with international law enforcement agencies to curb drug trafficking routes.