NCB freezes assets worth 3.78 crore linked to alleged drug syndicate of Danish M and Henna S after mephedrone seizures.
NCB has frozen assets worth Rs 3.78 crore linked to an alleged syndicate led by Danish M and his associate Henna S. (Photo: PTI/File)
In a major step aimed at crippling the financial network of drug traffickers, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has frozen assets worth Rs 3.78 crore linked to an alleged syndicate led by Danish M and his associate Henna S.
The move follows confirmation of an attachment order by the Competent Authority under the SAFEMA and NDPS Acts in Mumbai. The assets include five bank accounts, one immovable property, cash, jewellery and two vehicles, all suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking.
The case originates from a September 2025 seizure in Pune, where 502 grams of mephedrone was recovered from a courier, Nitin G. Subsequent searches led to the recovery of an additional 839 grams of the drug from Henna S’s residence. Another associate, M.Z. Shaikh, was arrested during the follow-up operation.
Investigators said Danish M and Henna S went into hiding soon after the initial crackdown, frequently changing locations across states to evade arrest. After sustained surveillance and intelligence gathering, NCB teams traced them to a resort in Goa, where they were arrested in October 2025.
The investigation has since widened. On April 25, 2026, another key operative, H.A. Shaikh alias Danish Pipi, was arrested while attempting to enter Mumbai. He is believed to have handled drug distribution in areas such as Byculla, Dongri and Nagpada.
Officials described the asset freeze as part of a broader strategy to dismantle drug networks by targeting their financial base. “Cutting off the money trail is crucial to breaking these syndicates,” an official said.
The agency has indicated that further financial links are under scrutiny, suggesting more action may follow as the probe progresses.
The development highlights NCB’s shift towards a comprehensive approach that goes beyond seizures and arrests, focusing on dismantling the economic structure that sustains organised drug crime.
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