Hyderabad police bust drug racket: 3 ‘businessmen’ arrested with 72 grams of MDMA
The accused, all natives of Rajasthan, were operating legitimate businesses in Hyderabad as a cover for their illicit drug trade.
By Newsmeter Network
Hyderabad: In a major crackdown on the city’s narcotics trade, the Special Crime Team of the Central Crime Station (CCS), in coordination with the Abids Police, arrested three men on Wednesday for peddling the banned synthetic drug MDMA.
Police seized 72 grams of the contraband and four mobile phones from their possession.
Accused disguised as businessmen in Hyderabad
The accused, all natives of Rajasthan, were operating legitimate businesses in Hyderabad as a cover for their illicit drug trade.
They were identified as Jog Singh (25), a resident of Jeedimetla, Chunaram Chaudary (27), who runs a footwear shop in Chattabazar and resides in Afzalgunj, and Amrith Purohit (32), an opticals supplier living in Kukatpally.
Acting on credible intelligence, the police intercepted the trio near the BJR Statue in Basheerbagh on March 4. According to investigators, the men had gathered information on potential buyers in the city and had arrived at the spot to supply the drugs.
Police revealed that the accused were targeting addicts and selling the MDMA powder for massive profit margins, charging anywhere between Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,000 per gram. At this rate, 72 grams of contraband could cost over Rs 5 lakh.
Issuing a stern warning following the arrests, M Srinivasulu, IPS, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crimes), Hyderabad City, reminded the public of the severe legal and health consequences associated with synthetic psychotropic substances like MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy).
Police advisory
The Hyderabad police also released an advisory that says, “The use, possession, sale, purchase and transportation of MDMA are completely illegal in Telangana. Anyone found involved in these activities will face strict prosecution under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.”
Authorities also cautioned that the drug acts as a dangerous stimulant, causing increased heart rates, raised body temperatures and severe muscle tension.
