The Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force arrested an Odisha youth at Charlapalli Railway Station for allegedly smuggling marijuana into Hyderabad. Officials seized nearly 7 kg of the contraband worth over Rs 3 lakh during an anti-drug operation.
Despite raids by Hyderabad Police and Excise authorities, the city remains a major hub for drug trafficking. Marijuana, synthetic drugs, and opium are smuggled through multiple routes, exploiting Hyderabad’s connectivity, urban nightlife, and strategic location
A 23-year-old woman from Hyderabad was arrested at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for smuggling 3.1 kg of hydroponic marijuana from Bangkok, valued at Rs 3 crore. Suspicious behaviour prompted authorities to search her luggage, leading to the seizure
Five people, including three consumers, were arrested in Hyderabad as police busted a marijuana racket. The accused smuggled drugs from Maharashtra for local sale. The main supplier is absconding and efforts are on to nab him
