Rangareddy Excise Officials Seize Contraband Goods in Manikonda
Rangareddy excise officials seized 150 grams of ganja and 52 bottles of non-duty paid liquor from Manikonda area, highlighting ongoing challenges in curbing illegal substance sales. The seized brands are sourced from several states, indicating widespread smuggling networks.
Highlights
- •Seizure Details: 150 grams of ganja and 52 bottles of non-duty paid liquor were confiscated.
- •Liquor Brands: Seizures include brands from Goa, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Odisha.
- •Raids Location: Manikonda area in Rangareddy district, Hyderabad, India.
- •Accused Persons: Satyanarayana and Venkatesh were arrested.
HYDERABAD: Rangareddy excise officials recently uncovered a significant haul of illegal substances during raids in the Manikonda area. A total of 150 grams of ganja and 52 bottles of non-duty paid liquor were seized, with the latter belonging to brands sourced from Goa, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Odisha.
According to enforcement officer CI Subash Chander alongside SI Akhil and their team, a tip-off led them to search premises where ganja and liquor were reportedly being sold. The contraband items were confiscated from two individuals: Satyanarayana and Venkatesh. The accused have been handed over to the Gandipet excise police station for further processing.
The seizure of non-duty paid liquor
Details of Seized Contraband
The seized non-duty paid liquor is sourced from a variety of regions, highlighting the extensive nature of illegal distribution networks. Brands confiscated include those with origins in Goa, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Odisha. This geographic spread suggests that multiple actors are involved in the illicit trade, stretching across different states.
CI Subash Chander informed local media that the raids were meticulously planned and executed based on intelligence about illegal substance sales by individuals from East Godavari district operating within Rangareddy territory. These operations underline the complexities of enforcing drug laws and liquor regulations in a diverse urban environment like Hyderabad's suburbs.
