Hyderabad Police Arrest Two Foreign Drug Peddlers, 150 Grams MDMA Seized in Rajendra Nagar Raid
Hyderabad police arrest two foreign drug peddlers in Rajendra Nagar and seize 150 grams of MDMA worth ₹25 lakh during a joint anti-drug operation.
In a major crackdown on narcotics, Hyderabad City Police arrested two foreign drug peddlers in Rajendra Nagar and seized 150 grams of MDMA drug during a joint operation conducted by the Rajendra Nagar Police and Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW).
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The operation resulted in the arrest of a Yemen national and a Palestinian national allegedly involved in interstate drug trafficking, highlighting the growing concern of synthetic drug networks operating in Hyderabad.
MDMA Drugs Worth ₹25 Lakh Seized
During the raid, police seized MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) weighing 150 grams, along with several items used in drug trafficking.
Items Seized During the Operation
- 150 grams of MDMA drug
- One knife
- Four mobile phones
- Other materials linked to drug transactions
The total value of the seized property is estimated at ₹25,00,000.
Police registered a case under:
- Sections 8(c), 22(c), and 29 of the NDPS Act 1985
- Section 14 of the Foreigners Act
- Section 25 of the Arms Act
The case has been registered at Rajendra Nagar Police Station, Hyderabad.
Details of the Arrested Accused
1. Al-Aqar Abdurabu Mohammed Abdurabu
- Age: 37 years
- Nationality: Yemen
- Residence: Tolichowki, Hyderabad
Police said the accused first came to India in 2008 on a tourist visa and later returned on a student visa, enrolling in various educational institutions in Pune and Hyderabad but discontinuing his studies.
Investigators revealed that he later came into contact with drug suppliers and gradually became involved in drug peddling.
Previous Criminal Cases
Police records show that the accused was previously involved in multiple NDPS cases registered in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, including:
- Ameerpet Excise Station cases (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
- Another NDPS case registered in 2023
- Recent NDPS case in Tolichowki Police Station in 2026
In several cases, he was arrested or absconding, and warrants were issued against him.
Palestinian National Linked to Drug Network
2. Hasan W. A. Hashem
- Age: 28 years
- Nationality: Palestine
- Residence: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Occupation: Ludo game content creator
According to police, Hasan first arrived in India in 2016 on a student visa and pursued studies in Bengaluru.
During the COVID period, he returned to his country and later re-entered India in 2022 on a business visa.
Previous Arrest
Police said Hasan was previously arrested in November 2022 by Yelahanka New Town Police in Bengaluru, where 300 grams of MDMA was seized.
During his imprisonment, he allegedly developed contacts with international drug traffickers, including the Yemen national arrested in the Hyderabad case.
How the Drug Network Operated
Investigators revealed that both accused re-established contact through social media platforms and allegedly resumed drug trafficking operations.
Police believe the accused:
- Coordinated drug transactions online
- Provided shelter to associates involved in trafficking
- Used bank accounts for financial transactions related to drug sales
Authorities suspect the network may have links to larger interstate and international narcotics operations.
Hyderabad Police Intensify Anti-Drug Operations
The Hyderabad City Police and H-NEW team continue to intensify operations against drug trafficking networks across the city.
Officials stated that the arrest of these foreign drug peddlers in Rajendra Nagar and the seizure of 150 grams of MDMA worth ₹25 lakh is part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of synthetic drugs.
Police urged citizens to remain alert and report suspicious activities related to drug trafficking in Hyderabad.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify other individuals connected to the MDMA drug network operating in the city.
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