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Five arrested in Hyderabad with 38 kg marijuana destined for Mumbai
Police in Hyderabad have arrested five individuals, including a 78-year-old man, during an operation targeting a major drug trafficking route. The arrests yielded 38 kilograms of marijuana that authorities say was being transported from Araku to Mumbai.
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Law enforcement officials in Hyderabad intercepted a consignment of cannabis on a trafficking route stretching from Araku in Andhra Pradesh to Mumbai. The operation resulted in the arrest of five suspects, whose ages and identities have not been fully disclosed by authorities. Among those taken into custody was a 78-year-old man, marking an unusual case in regional narcotics enforcement.
The 38-kilogram seizure represents a significant drug haul for the region, underscoring the continued use of established trafficking corridors that move contraband across state lines. Araku, located in Visakhapatnam district, has emerged as a source region for cannabis cultivation and distribution networks supplying major metropolitan markets.
The arrested individuals are expected to face charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Authorities have launched further investigations to determine the wider scope of the smuggling operation and identify additional members of the trafficking network. The case highlights ongoing challenges in controlling the supply of illegal narcotics across India's transport routes.