Excise STF Seizes Drugs, Detains Suspect in Nizampet
The Excise STF seized 200 grams of ganja and eight cannabis tablets from Guru Sumanth during a raid in Nizampet. Another individual from Visakhapatnam was identified as the supplier, underlining efforts to curb drug trafficking in Medchal-Malkajgiri district limits.
Highlights
- •Excise STF seized 200 grams of ganja and eight cannabis tablets
- •Raid led to the apprehension of Guru Sumanth near Vijetha Supermarket
- •Suspect was in control of a motorcycle used for drug transportation
- •Suppliers include an individual from Visakhapatnam
HYDERABAD: In a recent operation, the Excise Special Team Force (STF) recovered 200 grams of ganja and eight cannabis tablets from Guru Sumanth near Vijetha Supermarket in Jayabharathinagar Colony under Medchal-Malkajgiri district limits. The suspect was apprehended during a coordinated raid.
Operation Details and Background
During the operation, the STF found 200 grams of ganja and eight cannabis tablets in Sumanth's possession. He was also in control of a motorcycle allegedly used for transporting narcotics. According to police reports, another individual from Visakhapatnam named Sai Krishnam Raju supplied these substances to Sumanth, acting as an intermediary in the drug chain.
C.I., STF C.A. Nagaraju handed over the suspect and evidence to the Kukatpally Excise Police Station for further legal proceedings. The raid Note on Medicinal Use: Although ganja and cannabis have medicinal properties, their illegal possession and distribution present significant health risks that can negatively impact public welfare.
