Hyderabad: Telangana EAGLE Force arrested a 75-year-old woman and identified 70 suspected ganja consumers during a crackdown on drug trafficking in Fateh Nagar. The Fateh Nagar ganja raid also resulted in the seizure of 179.1 grams of ganja, Rs 43,340 in cash and a mobile phone.
Medical examinations found that 66 of the 70 identified individuals tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in cannabis. Police also identified three juveniles among the suspected consumers. The arrested woman, Shaik Jathen Bee, allegedly sold ganja from her residence in LBS Nagar, Fateh Nagar.
Fateh Nagar ganja raid leads to seizure of 41 sachets
The Hyderabad Narcotic Police Station team conducted the operation as part of Telangana EAGLE Force’s crackdown on illegal drug trafficking. During the search, officers recovered 179.1 grams of ganja divided into 41 small sachets.
Additionally, police seized Rs 43,340 in cash and a mobile phone from the premises. Investigators alleged that Shaik Jathen Bee had been selling ganja from her residence.
According to police, the 75-year-old woman was already named in seven other cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The team arrested her in connection with the alleged drug-selling activities.
Police identified 70 suspected ganja consumers during the operation and conducted medical examinations. Of those tested, 66 returned positive results for THC, the principal psychoactive component of cannabis.
Three juveniles were among the individuals identified during the crackdown. Following the tests, authorities referred 65 consumers to rehabilitation centres in Gandhi, Amangal and Kothur.
The rehabilitation referrals formed part of the action taken after the identification and testing of suspected consumers. The Fateh Nagar ganja raid also prompted further investigation into the alleged distribution of cannabis in the locality.
Police search for five absconding suspects
Investigators launched a search for five suspects believed to have links to the alleged ganja supply network. Police identified them as Munni Begum, Imran, Haneefa Bee, Khaja Bee alias Giddi and Shaik Khaja Pasha.
Authorities are examining their suspected involvement to establish the source and distribution network connected with the seized contraband. Meanwhile, investigators are pursuing further leads concerning the alleged supply of ganja to consumers in the area.
Police registered a case under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act and the Juvenile Justice Act. The case also included allegations concerning the supply of ganja to minors.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged drug sales and the involvement of the identified suspects. The Fateh Nagar ganja raid remains under investigation as police continue efforts to trace the five absconding individuals.