27-year-old loan shark held with 4.5 kg of ganja in Narayanguda

Hyderabad: A 27-year-old moneylender with a thriving lending business and multiple properties was caught transporting ganja in Hyderabad on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

The accused, identified as Chenna Ramesh Goud, a resident of Malkajgiri, was intercepted by Secunderabad DTF Excise officials near YMCA X Road, Narayanguda. Officials seized 4.5 kilograms of ganja, Rs. 20,000 in cash, and a Royal Enfield motorcycle used in the transport.

Chenna Ramesh Goud had allegedly been sourcing ganja from Odisha and delivering it on his bike to customers across the city. Despite his substantial income from lending, he is believed to have entered the narcotics trade to make quick profits. He was caught while transporting the contraband from Malkajgiri towards Koti, based on a tip-off received by the DTF team.

The operation was led by CI Savitri Soujanya, Head Constable Satyanarayana, Khaleem, and Constables Raju, Ravi, Shilpa, Sunitha, and Ramesh. Senior officials AES Srinivas Rao, ES Panchakshari, and SI Shiva Krishna later handed over the seized ganja, cash, bike, and the accused to the Narayanguda Excise Station.

In earlier raids, the State Task Force (STF) of the Excise Department seized over 23 kilograms of ganja in three separate cases across Hyderabad. As part of the ongoing “Dhoolpet Operation,” the STF team, led by Nandyala Anjireddy, conducted raids at multiple locations based on intelligence inputs and seized 21.334 kg of ganja.

In Indira Nagar, 10.934 kg was found hidden behind deity portraits in the prayer room of Rohan Singh’s residence. Rohan Singh and Yashwant Singh were arrested. Cases were also registered against Swapna Mandal and Raja Veer Bhakri from Odisha, and Rohith from Hyderabad.

In another raid at Shivalal Nagar, 10.4 kg of ganja was recovered from Sankir Singh, Sushil Singh, Sarita, and Swapna Mandal alias Meena Bhai (Odisha). All four were arrested, and a case was filed against Rajaveer Barik, who is absconding.

At Balaram Galli, Dhoolpet, 2.186 kg of ganja was seized from the residence of Pawan Singh. Cases were booked against Durga Bhavani, Kaushik Singh, Shweta Boy, Akhilesh, Pawan Singh, and Mano Singh. Four were arrested; two remain absconding. The total value of the ganja seized in these cases is estimated at Rs. 10.75 lakh.