Hyderabad Drug Bust: Event Manager and Youth Held with MDMA and Ganja
Telangana's EAGLE force busts a drug racket in Bachupally, seizing MDMA and ganja. Two suspects arrested as police hunt for the main suppliers.
In a targeted crackdown on narcotics, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) force of Telangana has dismantled a drug peddling operation in the Bachupally area of Hyderabad. The operation, carried out under the Cyberabad Commissionerate, led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of synthetic and natural drugs.
The Sting Operation
Acting on precise intelligence, the EAGLE force team intercepted the suspects at an open location situated opposite Mamatha Hospital in Bachupally. During the raid, officials recovered 6.2 grams of MDMA and 5.83 grams of dry ganja. In addition to the contraband, the police seized a pocket-sized weighing scale and two iPhones, which are believed to have been used to coordinate the illegal trade.
The Profiles of the Accused
The authorities have identified the arrested individuals as:
- A 27-year-old event manager based in Madhapur.
- A 24-year-old man hailing from Uttar Pradesh.
According to the preliminary investigation, the two suspects became acquainted through a mutual friend at the Elysian Snooker Club in Bachupally. Their descent into the drug trade was reportedly driven by financial desperation.
From Consumption to Commerce
The EAGLE Force revealed that one of the suspects, Dinesh Kumar, allegedly entered the ganja trade in 2024 to cover his personal expenses. His business model involved procuring the substance at low costs and selling it to customers at a significant markup.
The other suspect, Sharma, allegedly started using ganja during his graduation years. Driven by financial hardships, he eventually transitioned from a user to a dealer, partnering with Dinesh Kumar and another associate identified as JN Suhas.
The Supply Chain and Pricing
During interrogation, the duo provided critical insights into their supply network. They named a resident of Bachupally, Manikanta, as their primary supplier for both MDMA and ganja. The suspects disclosed their procurement costs as follows:
- MDMA: Approximately Rs 5,000 per gram.
- Ganja: Packets priced at Rs 600 each.
These substances were then sold to local customers at higher rates to maximize profits. The accused also provided the names of seven individuals who had allegedly purchased drugs from them.
Legal Action and Ongoing Manhunt
The suspects and the seized materials have been handed over to the Bachupally Police Station. A formal case (Cr.No. 975/2026) has been registered under Sections 8(c) read with 22(b) and 20(b)(ii)(A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The investigation is now intensifying as police launch a manhunt for the absconding suppliers, Manikanta and JN Suhas. The EAGLE force is continuing its efforts to trace the wider supply network and identify other collaborators involved in the distribution of narcotics in the city.