Hyderabad Drug Bust: ₹2 Crore Worth of Ganja Seized near Ramoji Film City
400kg of marijuana hidden under coconuts seized near Hyderabad; 3 held in major bust.
In a stunning blow to an interstate drug trafficking network, Telangana’s Rachakonda Narcotics Police, in collaboration with the Regional Narcotics Control Cell, Khammam Wing of the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE), seized a staggering 400 kilograms of marijuana, commonly known as Ganja, near Ramoji Film City on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The illicit shipment, valued at an estimated Rs 2 crore on the street, was intercepted on Wednesday in a meticulously planned operation targeting a consignment headed for Rajasthan.
The drugs were cunningly concealed beneath a layer of coconuts in a DCM goods transport vehicle, a sophisticated smuggling tactic designed to evade law enforcement scrutiny. Three Rajasthan-based individuals were apprehended at the scene and charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The bust unfolded in the early hours when officers, acting on precise intelligence, halted the suspicious vehicle within the Rachakonda police limits, a bustling area near the iconic Ramoji Film City, known for its sprawling film studios. Upon inspection, authorities uncovered the massive cache of Ganja expertly hidden under what appeared to be a legitimate cargo of coconuts—an increasingly common ploy among traffickers to mask illegal goods.
The seizure, one of the largest in recent months in Telangana, underscores the growing challenge of interstate drug smuggling, with Hyderabad emerging as a critical transit hub for narcotics bound for northern states like Rajasthan. The operation’s success highlights the vigilance of the Rachakonda Narcotics Police and EAGLE’s specialized anti-drug task force, which have intensified efforts to dismantle such networks.
The three arrested suspects, all hailing from Rajasthan, are believed to be couriers in a broader syndicate orchestrating the flow of marijuana from source regions to consumer markets in northern India. Authorities have registered a formal case at the Rachakonda Narcotics Police Station and are now pursuing two key figures in the operation: the primary suppliers of the Ganja and a receiver expected to take delivery in Rajasthan.
Preliminary investigations suggest the drugs may have originated from illicit cultivation hubs in neighboring states, a common source for Telangana’s drug seizures. The suspects are currently in custody, facing stringent charges under the NDPS Act, which carries severe penalties for trafficking large quantities of narcotics.
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This high-profile bust comes amid heightened efforts by Telangana’s law enforcement to curb the rising tide of drug trafficking in the region, with marijuana seizures becoming increasingly frequent due to the state’s strategic location along major smuggling routes. The use of decoy cargo like coconuts reflects the evolving ingenuity of traffickers, who exploit legitimate trade to mask their operations, posing significant challenges for detection.
Police are leveraging forensic analysis and intelligence networks to trace the syndicate’s supply chain, aiming to apprehend the masterminds and disrupt the financial backbone of the operation. The seized Ganja, if it had reached its destination, could have fueled illicit markets across multiple states, amplifying the social and economic toll of drug abuse.
As the investigation presses forward, authorities are optimistic that cracking this case will yield critical leads into the broader interstate drug trade. The Rachakonda Narcotics Police and EAGLE team have vowed to maintain relentless pressure on trafficking networks, with ongoing raids and surveillance to nab the remaining fugitives. This seizure not only marks a significant victory for Telangana’s anti-narcotics campaign but also sends a stern warning to smugglers exploiting Hyderabad’s connectivity. The public is urged to report suspicious activities to aid law enforcement in safeguarding communities from the scourge of illegal drugs.
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