Hyderabad: Eagle Force Telangana and Choutuppal Police intercepted a car near Panthangi Toll Plaza on August 27, 2026. The joint operation led to the arrest of 2 people and the seizure of 20.5 kg of ganja.
The teams acted on credible information while checking vehicles on NH-65. Officials from STF and RNCC Khammam coordinated with Choutuppal Police during the operation.
Police seized ganja valued at Rs 10.25 lakh from the intercepted vehicle. They also confiscated 3 mobile phones and the car used by the accused.
The operation formed part of enforcement efforts against the illegal movement of narcotics in Telangana. Officers detained the 2 accused after intercepting their vehicle near the toll plaza.
The teams carried out the interception after receiving specific information about the vehicle. Officials then seized the suspected contraband along with the phones and vehicle.
The seizure involved a substantial quantity of ganja, according to Eagle Force Telangana. Police took the accused into custody after recovering the narcotic substance from the car.
The operation involved the STF and RNCC unit of Khammam. Choutuppal Police supported the teams during the interception near Panthangi.
Ganja seizure Panthangi operation leads to two arrests
The recovered ganja had an estimated value of Rs 10.25 lakh. Along with the narcotic substance, police seized 3 mobile phones and the vehicle.
The authorities are expected to investigate the source and intended destination of the seized ganja. Further details about the accused and the case were not provided in the official update.
Eagle Force Telangana shared details of the operation on August 28. The agency said the interception took place on August 27 near Panthangi Toll Plaza on NH-65.
The operation highlighted coordination between specialised narcotics enforcement teams and local police. Officials continued action against the illegal transportation of ganja in the state.