Hyderabad's Drug Net Unraveled: Eight Arrested, MDMA and Cocaine Seized in City-Wide Raids

In a significant crackdown sending shockwaves through the city's illicit drug circles, Hyderabad's Excise Enforcement department has successfully dismantled a major narcotics ring, apprehending eight individuals and seizing substantial quantities of MDMA and cocaine across wide-ranging operations.

This decisive action underscores the authorities' unwavering commitment to eradicating the drug menace plaguing the region.

The extensive raids, spearheaded by Assistant Commissioner of Excise (Enforcement) N. Anji Reddy, began with a crucial breakthrough on May 24. Acting on credible intelligence, enforcement teams apprehended N.

Tarun Reddy, a driver, and P. Suman, also a driver, along with G. Sai Krishna, a software employee. From these initial arrests, officers confiscated 20 grams of MDMA, three mobile phones, and a cash sum of Rs. 14,000, laying the groundwork for further investigations.

The net quickly widened, leading to the subsequent arrests of Mohd.

Salman, A. Prasanth, A. Vinay Kumar, P. Venkat Sai, and M. Vinay Kumar. Each arrest chipped away at the syndicate's structure, revealing a complex web of distribution. From Mohd. Salman, authorities seized 5 grams of cocaine, Rs. 30,000 in cash, an iPhone, and a two-wheeler, identifying him as a key supplier within the network.

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Prasanth into custody, from whom a significant 10 grams of cocaine, Rs. 38,000 in cash, two mobile phones, and a two-wheeler were recovered. Prasanth, too, played a pivotal role in the supply chain. The team also secured 5 grams of cocaine during the arrests of P. Venkat Sai and M. Vinay Kumar, highlighting the widespread nature of their operations.

The raids spanned across several prominent localities, including the upscale Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Gandipet, Nizampet, Miyapur, and Bachupally, underscoring the pervasive reach of the drug peddlers.

Authorities revealed that the culprits leveraged popular messaging applications like WhatsApp to establish contact with their clientele. Once a deal was struck, drugs were covertly delivered via two-wheelers, often targeting vulnerable youth in colleges and professionals within the burgeoning IT sector.

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Anji Reddy affirmed that these recent successes are an integral part of an ongoing, relentless campaign by the Excise and Prohibition Department. Telangana is firmly committed to rooting out drug trafficking and ensuring a safer, drug-free environment for its citizens, especially its youth. The department continues to intensify its surveillance and enforcement efforts, sending a clear message to those involved in illicit drug activities: their days are numbered.