Excise enforcement teams in Hyderabad conducted three successful operations across the city and its outskirts, seizing marijuana, illegal liquor, and a vehicle.

  • Three separate raids conducted by excise and STF teams in Hyderabad.
  • Total seizure includes 1.23 kg of marijuana and 15 bottles of illicit liquor.
  • Key locations hit include Habsiguda, Lingampally, and Pedda Amberpet.
  • Multiple suspects apprehended, including a woman and a young man.

HYDERABAD: In a significant blow to the local narcotics trade, excise enforcement teams conducted a series of raids across Hyderabad and its surrounding peripheries. The operations, spanning three distinct locations, resulted in the seizure of 1.23 kg of marijuana, 15 bottles of illicit liquor, a mobile phone, and a scooter.

The first major operation was executed by the Medchal-Malkajgiri Enforcement Team near the Habsiguda Metro Station. Officials recovered 100 packets of marijuana weighing approximately 735 grams. During the raid, Inspector Kotamma and her personnel apprehended a woman identified as Reetha. Preliminary investigations suggest that the contraband was sourced from an individual residing in the Mallepally area. The accused has been handed over to the Uppal Excise Station.

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In a second targeted operation, the Special Task Force (STF) team struck near Railway Vihar in Lingampally, close to the HUDA Trade Centre Park. The raid led to the seizure of 500 grams of marijuana, a mobile phone, and a Honda Activa scooter. A 24-year-old individual, Padya Shankar, was taken into custody. STF Circle Inspector Nagaraju confirmed that the contraband and the suspect were transferred to the Serilingampally Excise Station for further processing.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the geographical spread of these raids—from metro stations to residential areas—highlights the decentralized nature of drug distribution in urban hubs. As traffickers attempt to blend into high-traffic zones like Habsiguda, the precision of these enforcement actions is critical to disrupting the supply chain before it reaches vulnerable demographics.

Targeted enforcement in transit hubs is proving to be a vital strategy in curbing the urban narcotics epidemic.

Simultaneously, the STF ‘A’ Team conducted a raid at a residence in Sai Nagar, Pedda Amberpet. They seized 15 bottles of 'Defense' brand liquor from the home of 61-year-old Thatipalli Yogender. CI MPR Chandrasekhar stated that the individual and the seized alcohol have been processed through the Pedda Amberpet Excise Station.

Did You Know?: Law enforcement agencies often use 'controlled buys' and intelligence-led policing to track the movement of contraband from local suppliers to urban distributors.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What was the total amount of contraband seized in the Hyderabad raids?
The teams seized a total of 1.23 kg of marijuana and 15 bottles of illegal liquor.

2. Which areas in Hyderabad were most affected by these raids?
The raids took place in Habsiguda, Lingampally, and Pedda Amberpet.