Odisha-Hyderabad marijuana supply chain busted, two inter-state drug peddlers arrested
Police in Hyderabad arrested two inter-state drug peddlers and seized over 23 kilograms of marijuana transported from Odisha. The suspects allegedly turned to drug trafficking due to financial difficulties, and authorities are currently searching for the primary supplier.
Why it matters
The bust highlights the ongoing challenges of inter-state drug trafficking networks and the efforts of law enforcement to disrupt supply chains.
Two inter-state drug peddlers were arrested by the Special Operations Team (SOT), LB Nagar Zone, in coordination with Nagole police. Police seized 23.02 kgs of marijuana worth ₹11.51 lakh, which was allegedly being transported from Odisha to Hyderabad for sale.
The accused were identified as Trinath Nirike, 40, a driver from Surumi village in Nandapur of Koraput district, Odisha, and Sona Hunthal, 28, another driver from Kumarput village in Lampthapur, also in Koraput.
Acting on credible information on August 11, police intercepted two vehicles during vehicle checking at a petrol station near Nagole X Road. The vehicles were allegedly transporting marijuana from Odisha to Hyderabad.
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