Inter-State Ganja Racket Busted in Rangareddy District, Five Arrested, Including a Woman
Inter-State Ganja Racket Busted: In a major breakthrough, the Rajendranagar Zone Special Operations Team (SOT) in Rangareddy district busted an inter-state ganja smuggling racket and arrested
Inter-State Ganja Racket Busted: In a major breakthrough, the Rajendranagar Zone Special Operations Team (SOT) in Rangareddy district busted an inter-state ganja smuggling racket and arrested five individuals, including one woman. The gang was allegedly transporting ganja from Odisha to Pune via Visakhapatnam, using two vehicles to avoid detection.
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Inter-State Ganja Racket Busted: 108 kg of Ganja Worth ₹60 Lakh Seized
The police, acting on a tip-off, intercepted the gang and seized the following from their possession:
- 108 kilograms of ganja (cannabis) valued at ₹60 lakh
- Two cars used for transportation
- Six mobile phones
- ₹9,700 in cash
This operation marks a significant seizure in the ongoing efforts to curb narcotics smuggling across state borders.
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Criminal Background of Accused
According to Rajendranagar Zone DCP Chintamaneni Srinivas, the accused were identified as:
- Prashant Ganesh
- Lata Ganesh Jadhav
- Sachin Dilip
- Rohan
- Rahul Baburao
- Gaurav Nategar
Several members of the gang — including Prashant Ganesh, Sachin Dilip, Rahul Baburao, and Gaurav Nategar — have prior criminal records, with multiple cases already registered against them in Maharashtra.
Organized Network Operating Across Multiple States
Police officials revealed that the gang operated a well-organized smuggling network involving coordination across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana. They used multiple routes and vehicles to avoid police checkpoints, with Visakhapatnam serving as a transit point.
Ongoing Investigation to Trace Larger Network
Authorities have launched further investigation to identify the larger supply chain and financial handlers involved in the racket. More arrests are likely as police examine phone records and financial transactions of the accused.
Police Reaffirm Commitment to Curb Drug Trafficking
DCP Chintamaneni Srinivas stated that the Telangana police are committed to eradicating drug trafficking and inter-state smuggling. He urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to law enforcement.
