Malkajgiri police arrested seven youths for smoking banned hookah at a café in LB Nagar. Acting on a tip-off, officials seized hookah equipment and registered a case against the owner. Locals expressed concern over minors and illegal activities.
Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved six cases and arrested seven suspects in a week-long crackdown. Cases included investment, matrimony, loan app, and digital frauds. Officials facilitated refunds of Rs 53.27 lakh and urged victims to report through helpline 1930.
The DRI arrested seven people smuggling 27.15 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 9.5 crore, from passengers arriving from Bangkok. The substance tested positive for cannabis, and all accused were booked under the NDPS Act, 1985.
Task Force police held seven in gambling charges in the bushes of forests on the outskirts of Rapanpalli village in Kotapalli mandal on Thursday. Police also seized Rs 18,620 and five mobile phones from them.
