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Interstate drug peddlers arrested, Rs. 23 lakhs heroin seized in Hyderabad
On January 16, 2025, Hyderabad police apprehended two interstate drug peddlers, Mahesh and Mahipal, who were operating in the city of Hyderabad. The pair were found to be involved in trafficking and distributing heroin, with 190 grams of the drug seized from them. Mahesh had purchased the heroin from a supplier in Rajasthan and used ride-hailing services to deliver the drugs to various customers. The operation was conducted by the Special Operations Team (SOT) of LB Nagar Zone and Neredmet Police. The arrest follows a larger crackdown on drug trafficking in the city, with Rachakonda Police seizing drugs worth ₹88,33,98,505 since 2024. Police are continuing their investigation into the drug network and pursuing the primary supplier in Rajasthan.04:59 PM Jan 17, 2025 IST