Hyderabad Drug Bust: Task Force Nabs Two With 70 Kg Dry Ganja Worth ₹35 Lakh
Hyderabad Task Force arrests two persons with 70 kg dry ganja worth ₹35 lakh in SR Nagar limits. Police intensify crackdown on drug peddling.
Hyderabad: In a major anti-drug operation, the Commissioner’s Task Force, West Zone Team, Hyderabad, along with SR Nagar Police, arrested two persons for possessing a huge quantity of dry ganja worth ₹35 lakh. The accused were caught with 70 kilograms of dry ganja and two mobile phones, police said.
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The operation is part of intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking in Hyderabad.
Accused Arrested in Ganja Case
Police identified the arrested persons as:
- Maniel Dalabhera (30)
Farmer, native of Gajapati district, Odisha
Role: Cultivator - Ismail Raita (48)
Employee at an industrial unit in Medchal, Hyderabad
Role: Peddler
Seized Material Worth ₹35 Lakh
During the operation, police seized:
- 70 KGs of Dry Ganja
- 02 Mobile Phones
Total value of seized material: ₹35,00,000
How the Ganja Network Operated
According to police, Maniel Dalabhera cultivated ganja on agricultural land in his native village in Odisha due to financial difficulties. Later, Ismail Raita, who had migrated to Hyderabad for work, agreed to sell the ganja locally.
Key points from the investigation:
- Ganja was cultivated in Odisha
- Supply was planned to Hyderabad
- Buyers were contacted in Dhoolpet area
- Repeated sales took place near Medchal
- Dry ganja was transported and sold illegally
Based on credible information, the Task Force laid a trap and arrested both accused.
Police Appeal to Youth and Public
Police have strongly warned that drugs destroy lives, families, and careers. Youth are advised not to fall into the trap of easy money through drug peddling.
The public has been urged to:
- Stay alert about drug-related activities
- Report suspicious movements immediately
- Inform police by dialing 100
Authorities stressed that public cooperation is vital to make Hyderabad a drug-free city.
Operation Conducted Under Senior Supervision
The arrests were carried out under the supervision of senior officers of the West Zone Task Force, along with officials and staff of SR Nagar Police.
The case highlights Hyderabad Police’s continued crackdown on narcotics and illegal drug networks operating in the city.
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