Businessman, consumer held in Hyderabad; 15 gm of cocaine seized
Based on credible information, the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW) conducted an operation on August 10 within the limits of Langer House Police Station and apprehended the duo.
Police also seized two mobile phones, with the total value of the seizure estimated at Rs 3.95 lakh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Task Force) Y V S Sudheendra said.
According to police, the accused sourced cocaine from a supplier in Mumbai for Rs 10,000 per gram and sold it to customers for Rs 25,000 per gram, a statement said.
His drug habit eventually led him into peddling, police said.
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