Three bus crew members held in Hyderbad for smuggling 41 kg of marijuana from Odisha
Three private bus crew members were arrested in Hyderabad for smuggling 41 kg of marijuana from Odisha. This marks the third recent instance of bus staff being involved in drug trafficking, prompting increased police scrutiny.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the use of public transport networks for illicit drug distribution and the ongoing challenges in narcotics interdiction.
Three employees of a private travels bus were arrested after police seized 41.01 kg of marijuana worth an estimated ₹20.5 lakh from a bus near Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park in Auto Nagar on Saturday.
The report is a factual summary of a police arrest and ongoing criminal investigation.
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