Hyderabad Police Seize 6 Kg Ganja From Auto, Arrest Five
Five arrested after 6 kg ganja seizure near Hyderabad.
Telangana's EAGLE Force, in coordination with Pet Basheerabad Police, arrested five people and seized six kilograms of ganja in Hyderabad on August 17. The operation was carried out as part of an investigation into an alleged ganja supply network operating in the city. Police intercepted an auto-rickshaw near GVK EMRI in Pet Basheerabad and recovered the contraband, which was reportedly concealed inside the vehicle's speaker box.
According to the police, the seized ganja was valued at around Rs 3 lakh. Investigators alleged that the accused had travelled from Hyderabad to Nagpur to procure the contraband from a supplier before returning to the city. The suspected supplier, identified as Shaik Sadiq, is currently absconding, and efforts are underway to trace him as part of the ongoing investigation.
The five arrested persons have been identified as Mohammed Hamid, Mohammed Abbas, Mohammed Mustafa, Irfan Khan and Syed Afroz. Police also seized five mobile phones and the auto-rickshaw allegedly used to transport the contraband. The recoveries are expected to form part of the investigation into how the alleged supply network operated and distributed the substance in Hyderabad.
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Investigators have also identified more than 25 people who are suspected of being regular consumers linked to the alleged network. According to police, these individuals were identified around areas including Nampally Railway Station, Nampally Dargah and Public Gardens. Their alleged links to the network are being examined as investigators work to establish the wider extent of the supply chain.
A case has been registered under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Police are continuing their investigation to trace the suspected supplier and determine the full network involved in the alleged procurement and distribution of ganja. Further action will depend on the findings of the investigation and evidence collected by the authorities.
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