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Hans India
24-07-2025
- Hans India
Cops thwart major cocaine smuggling attempt, 7 arrested
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW), in a joint operation with Golconda Police, has apprehended seven individuals involved in drug trafficking, seizing 276 grams of cocaine with an estimated street value of Rs 69 lakh. The arrests include four inter-state drug peddlers from Mumbai, one local peddler, and two consumers. Those arrested are identified as inter-state peddlers Mujaffar Wahid Shaikh (30), Vinod KishanlalShrivasthav (53), Chaitanya Vinayak Wagh (29), and Mustak Khan Imran (31). The local peddler is Prem (29), a software employee from Hyderabad who has prior involvement in three other cases. The two consumers arrested are Ravi Kumar Varma (39) and Sachin (39). According to police, the operation has exposed a well-organised cocaine supply chain originating from Mumbai, with ramifications across India. Mujaffar, based in Mumbai, is reported to procure high-quality cocaine from an absconding foreign national, identified as the main supplier. This supplier reportedly brings cocaine via sea routes, distributing it to a sub-supplier, another absconding foreign national. This sub-supplier then supplies the cocaine to Vinod in Mumbai, who initially acted as a transporter, delivering drugs from the sub-supplier to Chaitanya. Vinod is said to sell the drugs at an inflated price to fund a lavish lifestyle. YVS Sudheendra, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Task Force/H-NEW), explained that local peddler Prem himself collected cocaine in Mumbai from Chaitanya and Mustak, whose brother sources his supply from foreign nationals in Kharghar, Mumbai, at a lower price. 'Prem then sells it to local consumers at a marked-up higher price, profiting heavily to sustain his extravagant lifestyle,' Sudheendra added. On 23 July, the H-NEW team and Golconda Police conducted a joint operation, leading to these arrests and the seizure of 276 grams of cocaine and eight mobile phones, collectively valued at Rs 69 lakh. H-NEW has issued an appeal to the public, highlighting that this network reveals a disturbing trend where well-educated individuals, petty jobbers such as electricians and taxi drivers, and even failed entrepreneurs are implicated in the drug trade.
New Indian Express
24-07-2025
- New Indian Express
33 foreign nationals held for drug offences in Hyderabad over 3 years
HYDERABAD: H-NEW has arrested 33 foreign nationals over the past three years in connection with drug-related offences, City Commissioner of Police (CP) CV Anand said on Wednesday. Addressing the media at the CCS office in Basheerbagh, the CP said that 19 of the arrested persons have already been deported. He added that H-NEW recently apprehended two Nigerian nationals and has initiated their deportation to prevent further involvement in activities detrimental to national security. According to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), 4,375 foreign nationals are currently in Telangana, of whom 1,844, including 49 Nigerians, are based in Hyderabad. On Wednesday, H-NEW detained two Nigerians, Aful Clement alias Aful David (29), and Lazarus Chinwenmeri Favour (19), in Tolichowki. Aful had arrived in India on a business visa and was previously jailed in Chandigarh in 2022 in a cheating case. After his release, he stayed in Delhi and recently travelled to Bengaluru and then Hyderabad with Lazarus, who came to India on a student visa. The duo was found moving suspiciously and, when questioned, failed to provide valid reasons. Though no drugs were recovered, verification with FRRO revealed that Aful's visa expired in 2019, while Lazarus holds a valid visa till October 2025. Despite no contraband was found, police suspect both are involved in drug peddling. 3 held with 100 grams of mephedrone Police arrested two interstate drug peddlers and a local supplier for selling narcotics. They seized 100 grams of mephedrone, a country-made pistol, six live rounds and one spent bullet shell, all worth Rs 10 lakh. The accused were identified as transporters Pawan Bhati and Hemsingh Kachhawa alias Hemu, and local peddler Jeetendra Panwar alias Jithu, who was recently released from jail in a POCSO case in Maharashtra. He originally hails from Rajasthan and moved to Hyderabad at 12. While working in Katedan, he met Bhati, who introduced him to drug peddling. The duo began selling mephedrone in Hyderabad at inflated prices.
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- The Hindu
Two Nigerian nationals held
Two Nigerian nationals were arrested by the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) on suspicion of involvement in drug-peddling, and the authorities have initiated deportation proceedings against them in coordination with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). The duo, identified as Aful Clement alias Aful David, 29, and Lazarus Chinwenmeri Favour, 19, were detained from Tolichowki. According to the police, both individuals failed to provide satisfactory explanations when questioned, and were found to be in India under questionable circumstances. While no narcotic substances were seized from them at the time of apprehension, further investigation revealed that Aful Clement has been overstaying in India, while his visa expired in 2019. He was earlier arrested by Chandigarh police in a cheating case in 2022 and served six months in Model Jail, Chandigarh. After securing bail, he remained in the country without any documented occupation and eventually shifted to Bengaluru, and later Hyderabad, allegedly to engage in drug distribution. His associate, Lazarus Chinwenmeri Favour, entered India on a student visa for a science and technology course. The police said he was found to be associated with drug peddlers.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
Hyderabad techie turns peddler after failed relationship; arrested
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old software professional was arrested by the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) for allegedly peddling narcotics. Police seized 10 grams of cocaine and 11 ecstasy pills from his possession. The accused, who is currently employed at a tech firm, reportedly turned to drug abuse following a failed relationship, that eventually led him to become a peddler, police said. The case was registered by Bolaram police, following which H-NEW took over the probe. 'First, he began using OG and shifted to harder substances like cocaine. He also became a regular at city pubs,' Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand said. According to investigators, the accused started sourcing cocaine from Bengaluru and Goa through courier services, buying the drug at lower rates and selling it at higher prices to local customers. Police estimate the value of the seized drugs at Rs 3 lakh. He allegedly entered the peddling network around five months ago. Charges have been filed under relevant sections of the NDPS Act. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad 2 caught with 'MEOW-MEOW drug' Two persons from Rajasthan, Pawan Bhati and Hemsingh Kachhawa, were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly supplying MEOW-MEOW, a synthetic stimulant drug. Police seized 100 grams of the drug and a country-made pistol from their possession. Pawan, who shifted to Hyderabad 12 years ago, worked in sweet shops before launching his own, which later ran into losses. He was introduced to drug peddling by Hemsingh, a transport businessman with a criminal record. Hemsingh had recently been released from jail in Rajasthan, where he was booked under the Pocso Act. 2 Nigerians to be deported for drug peddling links Hyderabad police have initiated deportation proceedings against two Nigerian nationals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking. The accused, Aful Clement (29) and Lazarus Chinwenmeri Favour (19), were arrested in Tolichowki. Clement, who came to India on a business visa, was previously arrested by Chandigarh police in a cheating case in 2022. He later moved to Bengaluru, where he helped supply drugs to Lazarus, who arrived in India on a student visa and was allegedly active in Hyderabad's drug network. Upon verifying their passport and visa details, authorities found that Clement had overstayed his visa, while Lazarus's visa is valid until Oct 2025. Given their alleged involvement in drug trafficking, police have decided to initiate their deportation.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Time of India
Inter-state drug racket busted in Hyderabad; 5 peddlers among 7 arrested
Hyderabad: Over a month after registering a case against a quality analyst of a IT company for allegedly being a peddler, Hyderabad-Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) on Wednesday declared the arrest of seven persons, including four peddlers from Mumbai. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand said Mumbai-based four drug peddlers — electrician Mujaffar Wahid Shaikh, taxi driver Vinod Kishanlal Shrivasthav, 3D Art consultant Chaitanya Vinayak Wagh, delivery boy Mustak Khan — and city-based drug peddler –cum- IT employee Prem and two consumers were caught at Golconda and, from them, 276 grams of cocaine and eight mobile phones, all worth Rs 69 lakh, were seized. Prem was previously involved in two different cases registered by the Nallakunta police and the prohibition & excise sleuths for violation of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Mujaffar Wahid Shaikh of Mumbai used to procure cocaine from an absconding Nigerian national, who in turn would bring in the contraband through the sea route. The Nigerian national used to supply the drug to another wanted foreign national. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like My 4-year-old kidneys are failing, only you can help Donate For Health Donate Now Undo The sub-peddler used to supply the drug to Vinod Kishanlal of Mumbai, who used to sell it to Chaitanya Vinayak Wagh at a higher price. 'Prem used to buy cocaine from Chaitanya and Mustak Khan, and then sell the contraband to consumers in Hyderabad at higher price and make a profit,'' the CP said. Explaining how each accused got into drug peddling, police said Prem was first arrested by the Nallakunta police in 2022 after he was found to be in possession of LSD, hashish oil and ecstasy pills. After coming out on bail, Prem joined a software company as a quality analyst. Mustak a gig worker, by seeing his brother, got into drug peddling to make quick money. Similarly, Vinod, who was originally a drug transporter, later turned a peddler. He was procuring drugs from foreign nationals.
