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.
Acting on specific intelligence, the Malakjgiri Narcotics Police, with assistance of the Regional Narcotics Control Cell (RNCC), Khammam, of the EAGLE Force, intercepted a Baba Bholonath private travel bus on July 11. During the search, officers recovered two bags containing the contraband, which had allegedly been transported from Odisha and was awaiting delivery in Hyderabad.
The arrested men were identified as Laxman Kurami, 22, a bus helper from Bejaguda in Malkangiri district of Odisha, Komala Khil, 32, the driver from Koraput district, and Bubu Madakami, 33, the bus conductor from Motu in Malkangiri district.
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