Odisha-Hyderabad drug network busted, 3 held with 6 kg ganja
- Three persons, including a woman, arrested in Hyderabad with 6 kg ganja.
- Ganja was allegedly sourced from Odisha and smuggled into Hyderabad.
- Police are investigating the network's wider links and supply chain.
Hyderabad police have dismantled a drug trafficking network operating between Odisha and the city, arresting three persons — including a woman — and seizing 6 kg of ganja from their possession. The arrests came following a tip-off and sustained surveillance by the police team.
The accused have been identified as residents of Hyderabad, and the contraband is believed to have been smuggled from Odisha, a known source of high-quality ganja. Police said the seizure is a significant blow to the local distribution network, though investigations are ongoing to trace the full supply chain.
How the arrests unfolded
Acting on specific intelligence, a police team laid a trap and intercepted the suspects at a predetermined location. The three were found carrying the ganja in bags, and the contraband was recovered on the spot.
Police have not yet disclosed the exact spot of the interception or the identities of the arrested persons, citing the need to protect the ongoing probe. However, officials confirmed that the woman was allegedly involved in the transportation and sale of the drug.
Odisha link under scanner
Odisha has long been a major source of illicit ganja, with several trafficking routes feeding into cities like Hyderabad. Police suspect the arrested trio were part of a larger syndicate that procured the drug from Odisha's tribal belts and routed it through multiple intermediaries.
Investigators are now looking into the accused's phone records and financial transactions to identify their suppliers and buyers. A senior police officer told reporters that more arrests cannot be ruled out as the probe deepens.
Legal action and police response
The accused have been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and will be produced before a local court. The quantity seized — 6 kg — is considered commercial, which attracts stricter penalties, including longer imprisonment.
Police have appealed to the public to share any information about drug peddling in their neighbourhoods, assuring anonymity for informants. The Hyderabad police have been intensifying crackdowns on drug networks in recent months, with several such seizures reported across the city.
What to watch
The investigation is expected to widen as police trace the Odisha-end of the supply chain. Whether the arrests lead to the dismantling of the larger syndicate remains to be seen, but the seizure signals continued pressure on drug trafficking routes into Hyderabad.