Hyderabad, Nov. 1: The EAGLE Force and Patancheru police arrested two alleged interstate drug peddlers during a raid at a dairy farm in Kardanoor village.
Officials seized 1.15 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs. 57,000. They also apprehended four consumers during the operation.
The raid was conducted at Govind Rao Dairy Farm on Saturday. Police alleged that the premises were being used to distribute ganja among migrant workers.
The arrested persons were identified as Sanchit Roy, 50, and Mahesh Kumar, 32. Both are natives of Bihar.
ALSO READ: Andhra Pradesh Cyclone Alert: Chandrababu Holds Review
Sanchit worked at the dairy farm, while Mahesh was employed as a security guard at a parking yard opposite the premises. Their alleged supplier, Kishan Singh of Dhoolpet, is absconding.
Patancheru Ganja Seizure | Accused Sold Ganja in Five-Gram Sachets
According to police, Sanchit had worked at the farm for three years. He allegedly began procuring ganja from Kishan Singh after meeting him while working in Gummadidala.
Police said Sanchit supplied the drug to migrant workers in surrounding areas. Mahesh allegedly assisted him in the operation for the past year.
The duo reportedly purchased ganja at Rs. 20,000 per kilogram. They allegedly packed it into five-gram sachets and sold each packet for Rs. 300.
Investigators said they procured one to two kilograms of ganja two or three times weekly.
Police further stated that 20 to 30 consumers approached Sanchit daily. The number reportedly increased to 50 to 60 on Sundays.
ALSO READ: Yadadri Murder: Man Killed For Nearly One KG Gold
Customers allegedly contacted him by phone and collected packets from a roadside location near the farm. Payments were reportedly made in cash.
Four consumers were apprehended during the raid. Police have also identified around 10 other suspected consumers.
A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter, and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates and Follow us on GoogleNews and Follow Our Youtube Channel on Google
