Three marijuana consignments seized in Hyderabad, 16 kg narcotic substance recovered

The Telangana Excise Special Task Force (STF) conducted three operations in Hyderabad and Medchal, resulting in the seizure of more than 16 kg of marijuana and the arrest of four individuals. In the first operation, the STF 'A' Team seized 7.448 kg of marijuana near the Chintalakunta check-post in Hayathnagar, arresting Rajesh Kalamam, who was allegedly transporting the contraband from Odisha.

A case was registered against Vishal Kurian in connection with the seizure. In the second operation, the STF 'B' Team seized 8.928 kg of marijuana in the Vasavi Ananda Nilayam area of LB Nagar, arresting Ganga Madhukami and Munni Kadiyam, who claimed they had brought the marijuana from Odisha to hand it over to one Vijay Kurivi alias Roshan.

In the third operation, the Medchal Enforcement apprehended Deepak Swan, seizing 550 grams of marijuana, a motorcycle, and a mobile phone. Swan and the seized property were handed over to the Quthbullapur Excise Station staff.

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