Hyderabad Ganja Racket Busted: 23 Kg Seized Near Afzalgunj as 8 Arrested in Charminar Task Force Operation
Hyderabad ganja racket busted near Afzalgunj as Charminar Task Force seizes 23 kg dry ganja and arrests 8 accused.
In a major crackdown, the Hyderabad ganja racket busted near Afzalgunj resulted in the arrest of seven interstate transporters and one local peddler, with police seizing contraband worth around ₹16 lakh.
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Major Seizure in Afzalgunj Operation
During the operation near Ravindra Bar & Restaurant opposite MGBS, police recovered:
- Dry ganja: 23 kilograms
- Mobile phones: 6
- Two-wheeler: 1
- Cash: ₹1,000
- Estimated value: ₹16,00,000
Officials said the seizure followed specific intelligence inputs.
Interstate Network Supplying Ganja to Hyderabad
Investigations revealed that the accused:
- Transported ganja from Odisha to Hyderabad
- Supplied contraband in bulk to local peddlers
- Operated a network active for nearly two years
Police said the main transporter allegedly procured ganja at lower rates and sold it at higher prices to city-based dealers.
How the Accused Were Caught
According to officials, the suspects travelled to Hyderabad with the contraband concealed in luggage bags. Acting on a tip-off, police teams intercepted them near the Afzalgunj bus stop area while they were waiting to deliver the consignment.
Absconding Suspects Identified
Authorities said several key suppliers and associates are currently absconding, and efforts are underway to trace them as part of the ongoing investigation.
Continued Crackdown on Drug Networks
The Hyderabad ganja racket busted near Afzalgunj with 23 kg seizure highlights intensified enforcement by city police against narcotics trafficking and interstate smuggling.
Munsif News 24×7 notes that authorities have reiterated their commitment to dismantling drug supply chains and ensuring public safety.
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