Man arrested with drugs, firearms worth Rs 4L in Attapur

Hyderabad: The Prohibition and Excise officials seized drugs and firearms during a raid at Sikh Chowki in Attapur under the Rajendranagar limits on Friday, October 23, and arrested a 39-year-old man on charges of possessing narcotic substances and illegal weapons.

The officials seized 1.5 kg of dried ganja, 1.13 kg of poppy straw, a revolver, two pistols and five bullets from Sardar Raja Singh. The seized contraband and weapons were estimated to be worth Rs 4 lakh.

According to the officials, the suspect was allegedly operating as a drug supplier under the guise of a loan recovery agent. The officials are investigating the source of the narcotic substances and identifying others who may be involved in the supply network.

The possession of firearms has also raised questions about their origin.

Excise Deputy Commissioner Srinivas Reddy said an investigation was underway to establish where the pistols were purchased and how the suspect obtained the weapons.

Officials are also examining the circumstances under which the firearms were procured and whether others were involved in their supply. Further investigation is under way.