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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
847 kg of ganja worth ₹4.2 crore seized in Telangana; 2 held
Hyderabad, The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement on Tuesday said it has dismantled a major interstate ganja trafficking network, seizing 847 kilograms of high-grade ganja valued at over ₹4.2 crore in the illicit market and arrested two habitual offenders from Odisha. 847 kg of ganja worth ₹ 4.2 crore seized in Telangana; 2 held The operation is one of the largest and most precise anti-drug actions of 2025, targeting a supply corridor running from Malkangiri to Uttar Pradesh via Telangana and Karnataka, Superintendent of Police Ch Rupesh said. Based on credible intelligence, teams intercepted a pick-up vehicle near Shamshabad road near here on August 4 and seized 847 kg of ganja from the vehicle, and arrested the two persons Khilla Dhana and Rajendar B. According to an official release, Ramesh Sukri operated as the central coordinator from Malkangiri, linked to both arrested accused through their village network. His associate, Jagadish Kuldeep, procured bulk ganja from cultivators like Shibo and Basu in remote forest areas, they said. Ten days ago, the syndicate's primary buyer, Shaffiq from Uttar Pradesh, personally handed over the pick-up vehicle to Ramesh, instructing that it be loaded with 800 kg of ganja and delivered to UP by handing over at Shamshabad, it said. The syndicate's method was precise: ganja was first moved in small loads from fields to safe village outskirts, then repacked in bags containing brown-tape-wrapped packets to mask odour. Drivers used Bengaluru National Highway and Outer Ring Road bypasses to avoid checkpoints and handovers were arranged at city outskirts to minimise exposure, the release said. Communication was restricted to basic feature phones with fresh SIMs, discarded after trips. For security, Khilla carried a sword hidden among the bags. This system had allowed the syndicate to complete multiple large deliveries without interception - until the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement's action ended their run, it said. This action has crippled a major ganja supply route to North India, the release said, adding efforts are underway to nab the absconding accused. Financial investigation and property attachment proceedings will be initiated under the NDPS Act and BNSS, it said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
847 kg of ganja worth Rs 4.2 crore seized in Telangana; 2 held
Last Updated: Hyderabad, Aug 5 (PTI) The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) on Tuesday said it has dismantled a major interstate ganja trafficking network, seizing 847 kilograms of high-grade ganja valued at over Rs 4.2 crore in the illicit market and arrested two habitual offenders from Odisha. The operation is one of the largest and most precise anti-drug actions of 2025, targeting a supply corridor running from Malkangiri (Odisha) to Uttar Pradesh via Telangana and Karnataka, Superintendent of Police (EAGLE) Ch Rupesh said. Based on credible intelligence, teams intercepted a pick-up vehicle near Shamshabad road near here on August 4 and seized 847 kg of ganja (411 packets) from the vehicle, and arrested the two persons– Khilla Dhana and Rajendar B. According to an official release, Ramesh Sukri (absconding) operated as the central coordinator from Malkangiri, linked to both arrested accused through their village network. His associate, Jagadish Kuldeep, procured bulk ganja from cultivators like Shibo and Basu in remote forest areas, they said. Ten days ago, the syndicate's primary buyer, Shaffiq from Uttar Pradesh, personally handed over the pick-up vehicle to Ramesh, instructing that it be loaded with 800 kg of ganja and delivered to UP by handing over at Shamshabad, it said. The syndicate's method was precise: ganja was first moved in small loads from fields to safe village outskirts, then repacked in bags containing brown-tape-wrapped packets to mask odour. Drivers used Bengaluru National Highway and Outer Ring Road bypasses to avoid checkpoints and handovers were arranged at city outskirts to minimise exposure, the release said. Communication was restricted to basic feature phones with fresh SIMs, discarded after trips. For security, Khilla carried a sword hidden among the bags. This system had allowed the syndicate to complete multiple large deliveries without interception – until the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement's action ended their run, it said. This action has crippled a major ganja supply route to North India, the release said, adding efforts are underway to nab the absconding accused. Financial investigation and property attachment proceedings will be initiated under the NDPS Act and BNSS, it said. PTI VVK VVK KH view comments First Published: August 05, 2025, 16:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
14 drug consumers detained in Hyderabad; couple with 4-yr-old child came to buy ganja, say police
Hyderabad, Fourteen people, including IT employees and a student, were caught here during a decoy operation when they allegedly came to purchase ganja from a peddler. 14 drug consumers detained in Hyderabad; couple with 4-yr-old child came to buy ganja, say police In the operation conducted on July 12 in the Gachibowli area, the officials found two couples, including one that came with their four-year-old child to buy ganja, a release from Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement said. The man, who tested positive for ganja consumption, was detained while his wife and child were let off, it said. In another instance, both husband and wife, who came to purchase ganja, tested positive, the release added. Based on credible intelligence inputs, a repeat offender involved in the illegal sale and distribution of ganja in Gachibowli was identified, Superintendent of Police Ch Rupesh said. The individual, a resident of Maharashtra, has been frequenting the area to conduct illegal drug sales, particularly targeting IT employees and private sector workers. The suspect transported five kg of ganja in 100 packets, each weighing 50 grams, and sold them at ₹3,000 apiece. He maintained a database of over 100 regular consumers and used an instant messaging app to communicate with clients, sending coded messages such as "Bhai baccha aa gaya Bhai" indicating his arrival and the availability of the substance, the SP said. EAGLE formed multiple surveillance and decoy teams comprising officers in plain clothes with the objective to intercept the drug peddler, identify and apprehend consumers of narcotic substance, and a total of 14 individuals were detained while attempting to purchase ganja, the release said. All 14 individuals were tested on the spot using Urine Drug Testing Kits, and each tested positive for cannabis consumption. All 14 were referred to certified drug de-addiction centers for treatment and rehabilitation, the release said. Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the peddler, who evaded capture during the operation, the release added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
