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Crackdowns in traditional drug hubs have pushed marijuana traffickers to shift operations to new areas in Hyderabad, with emerging interstate supply routes and rising consumption among youth, prompting intensified monitoring and enforcement by authorities.

A former software engineer was arrested in Hyderabad for cultivating ganja plants on his house terrace. Excise officials seized 17 plants capable of yielding 10 kilograms of ganja. The accused allegedly took to cultivation after addiction.

Hyderabad police have begun conducting drug tests on rowdy-sheeters following a rise in criminal activities. Of the 250 individuals screened so far, around 190 tested positive for marijuana, prompting authorities to intensify action against narcotics suppliers in the city.

Secunderabad RPF seized 60.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 30 lakh during a special Operation Narcos inspection of the Konark Express. Seven unclaimed bags revealed 31 packets. The contraband was handed to the Excise Department, which is investigating.

A viral Instagram reel showing youths allegedly offering marijuana as ‘prasadam’ near Dharmagiri Temple during Maha Shivaratri sparked outrage. Hyderabad Police began verifying the video, and Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned of strict legal action.

The Task Force (West) and SR Nagar Police arrested two persons and seized 70 kgs of marijuana worth Rs 35 lakh in Hyderabad. The accused allegedly cultivated and supplied the contraband in areas including Dhoolpet and Mangalhat

Cannabis cultivation, once limited to border and agency areas, is now surfacing inside Hyderabad homes. Police and excise officials have seized thousands of plants, warning that high market prices are driving residents and small-time peddlers to grow cannabis locally.

GRP and RPF officers arrested 21-year-old Shaik Waheed at Secunderabad Railway Station and seized 4.1 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 2 lakh. A repeat offender, he sourced ganja from Maharashtra. Police are now tracing his suppliers and network.

Villagers in Thalamala, Luxettipet mandal, were alarmed by the reported movement of a tiger near their fields. Forest officials confirmed pugmarks and advised caution. The female tiger reportedly moved from Maharashtra and is now shuttling between Thalamala and Peddampet forests

Three people, including two women, were arrested by Chandanagar Police at Lingampalli Railway Station for allegedly transporting 45 kg of marijuana from Visakhapatnam to Mumbai. The suspects are in custody, and further investigation is ongoing.

Rachakonda Police busted an interstate drug racket near Abdullapurmet, Hyderabad, seizing marijuana worth Rs 6.2 crore and arresting a truck driver from Rajasthan. The contraband, sourced from Malkangiri forests in Odisha, was meant for Rajasthan. A wider probe is underway

Cyberabad SOT arrested two persons at Gachibowli on charges of drug peddling and seized 5 kg of marijuana along with two mobile phones. The suspects were allegedly smuggling the contraband from Odisha to Hyderabad

Police detained eight students and two local youths at a private university hostel in Shankarpally, Ranga Reddy district, for allegedly consuming marijuana. Around 300 grams of dry marijuana were seized, and police launched a search for the main supplier, now absconding.

Drug abuse among women, including techies, medicos and students, is rising in Hyderabad. Police said nearly 100 women were found using narcotics, with some even peddling. Officials urged parents to stay vigilant and provide emotional support and counselling

A car accident near Batasingaram in Hyderabad led to the arrest of a drug peddler transporting 16 kg of marijuana. Police discovered the drugs upon inspection and took him into custody.

A drug abuse investigation at a private medical college in Hyderabad has exposed a student-led drug supply ring, with senior medicos allegedly introducing and supplying narcotics to their juniors. A raid by the Hyderabad Anti-Narcotics Bureau and EAGLE team in Medchal led to eight students testing positive for marijuana use.

Hyderabad's EAGLE team busted an interstate drug racket, seizing 847 kg of marijuana worth Rs 4.2 crore and arresting two habitual offenders from Odisha. The drugs were hidden in 26 bags. A sword, SUV, and phones were also recovered.

Mumbai Customs arrested a traveller from Bangkok for smuggling nearly 15 kg of hydroponic marijuana concealed as fake diplomatic cargo. The Rs 14.73 crore consignment included forged MEA seals and UN reports. A case has been filed under the NDPS Act.

EAGLE busted a major drug syndicate, seizing 935 kg of marijuana worth ₹5 crore near Hyderabad. Three suspects, including kingpin Pawar Kumar Badu, were arrested. The smuggling network spanned Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, operating under a credit-financing model to fund suppliers.

A car driver from Balapur was caught by the Task Force and local police in Kanchanbagh for drug peddling. He was found with 7.5 kg of marijuana worth Rs 1.9 lakh. Police are searching for the main supplier from Hafeezbaba Nagar