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Hayathnagar police in Telangana apprehended three IT employees for possessing 200 grams of MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine). The arrests occurred during vehicle checks near the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) in Ghatkesar.
The accused, identified as B. Venkatesh, K. Sai Kiran, and G. Praveen, all working in different IT companies in Hyderabad, were found with the drug concealed within their car. Police seized the MDMA, valued at approximately ₹5 lakh, along with three mobile phones and a car.
Investigations revealed the trio had been procuring MDMA from a contact in Goa and distributing it to customers in Hyderabad, primarily targeting IT professionals and students. They reportedly used encrypted messaging apps to communicate and coordinate their drug supply activities, attempting to evade detection.
Police suspect the accused were involved in the drug trade for the past six months, catering to a specific clientele within the city. The MDMA was allegedly sold at inflated prices to consumers.
The apprehended individuals have been remanded to judicial custody. Authorities are currently working to identify and apprehend the Goa-based supplier and any other individuals involved in the drug network. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
Police are focusing on tracing the source and distribution chain to dismantle the entire network and prevent further drug trafficking in the region. This operation highlights the growing concern of drug abuse among young professionals and students in Hyderabad.
