Hyderabad: Telangana’s EAGLE Force, working alongside local police, has uncovered an alleged interstate drug trafficking network connecting Rajasthan with Hyderabad, leading to the arrest of seven people in two separate cases.
The operation resulted in the seizure of 1.031 kg of opium and 25 grams of mephedrone (MD). Police estimated the value of the seized substances at approximately ₹12.65 lakh. Investigators are continuing to examine the wider network and identify people allegedly involved in supplying, financing, transporting and distributing the drugs.
Two Cases Lead to Seven Arrests
According to the police, the crackdown involved two separate investigations—one in Miyapur and another in Saifabad.
In the Miyapur case, three individuals were arrested during the investigation. Police reportedly identified Mahender Kumawath, a Rajasthan resident, as a suspected key supplier connected to the network.
Investigators also found that the alleged trafficking activity was taking place in the vicinity of a school. This has raised particular concern because of the potential exposure of young people to illegal narcotics and the wider risks posed by drug networks operating close to educational institutions.
Saifabad Operation
In the second case, four people from Rajasthan were allegedly caught while attempting to deliver mephedrone, commonly referred to as MD.
Police identified Harinder Devda of Jalore, Rajasthan, as an alleged key figure in the network. Authorities are now working to establish the complete chain of supply and determine whether additional individuals were involved in the operation.
Drugs Worth ₹12.65 Lakh Seized
The combined seizure from the two cases included:
1.031 kg of opium
Estimated opium value: ₹5.15 lakh
25 grams of mephedrone
Estimated mephedrone value: ₹7.5 lakh
Total estimated value: ₹12.65 lakh
The seizure highlights the movement of different types of narcotic substances through interstate channels into Hyderabad.
Rajasthan-Hyderabad Link Under Investigation
The latest operation has drawn attention to the alleged trafficking route between Rajasthan and Hyderabad. Police believe the arrested individuals were part of a wider network rather than operating independently.
Authorities are now attempting to establish the roles of different participants, including alleged suppliers, financiers, transporters and local-level sellers.
According to officials, Telangana authorities have intercepted 78 Rajasthan-linked drug trafficking attempts since 2023, indicating that the Rajasthan-Hyderabad route has remained an area of sustained enforcement attention.
Investigation Continues
Although seven people have been arrested, investigators have not yet treated the operation as the end of the case. Police are reportedly pursuing leads to identify other people connected with the alleged supply chain.
The focus of the continuing investigation includes tracing the source of the drugs, identifying those who financed or transported the consignments and locating possible local distributors.
Such investigations are important because arresting people at the delivery level may not completely dismantle an interstate trafficking operation. Establishing the wider network can help investigators identify the people responsible for sourcing and financing the drugs.
EAGLE Force Steps Up Anti-Drug Enforcement
The operation is part of Telangana’s continuing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and drug distribution. The EAGLE Force has increasingly focused on identifying interstate supply routes and disrupting networks that bring narcotic substances into Hyderabad.
The latest arrests also underline the importance of cooperation between specialised narcotics enforcement teams and local police units. Interstate trafficking often involves several layers—from suppliers and transporters to distributors and consumers—making coordinated investigation essential.
