Telangana Excise Department officials arrested three people and seized more than 15 kg [1] of ganja on Saturday.

The operation reflects an intensifying effort by local authorities to disrupt the distribution networks of illegal narcotics within the city's urban corridors.

Officials conducted the raids in the Hayathnagar and Quthbullapur areas of Hyderabad. During these operations, the department confiscated a total of over 15 kg [1] of the drug, which is commonly known as marijuana. The estimated market value of the seized shipment is ₹10 lakh [2].

The arrests were carried out as part of ongoing initiatives to curb drug trafficking in the region. By targeting specific hubs like Hayathnagar and Quthbullapur, the Excise Department aims to reduce the availability of controlled substances to the public.

Law enforcement officials said the three suspects were taken into custody during the seizure. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the origin of the drugs and whether the individuals are connected to a larger smuggling ring.

This latest seizure is part of a broader strategy by the Telangana government to tighten security and monitoring of transit points. The use of targeted raids in residential and commercial districts is a primary tactic in the current campaign to eliminate illegal drug trade across the state.

“Telangana Excise Department officials arrested three people and seized more than 15 kg of ganja”

The coordinated raids in Hayathnagar and Quthbullapur signal a shift toward localized, intelligence-led operations in Hyderabad. By seizing significant quantities of narcotics and making multiple arrests in a single day, the Telangana Excise Department is attempting to create a deterrent effect for mid-level distributors and disrupt the financial incentives of the local drug trade.