Telangana’s EAGLE Unit Seizes ₹5 Crore Worth of Marijuana

Quick Summary

• Telangana’s Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) seized 935.6 kilograms of marijuana, valued at ₹5 crore, in one of the largest drug busts of 2025.
• The consignment was intercepted near Batasingaram Fruit Market Junction on Vijayawada National Highway on July 26, while being transported from Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh) to Maharashtra.
• Acting on specific intelligence from RNCC khammam and Rachakonda narcotic Police Station, officers stopped a truck escorted by an SUV around 3:05 p.m.
• Upon inspection, authorities found 35 High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) bags hidden under fruit trays in the truck. Thes contained a total of 455 sealed packets of marijuana.
• Three individuals were arrested:

– Pawar Kumar Badu, identified as the financier and repeat offender previously arrested in a similar case in Maharashtra in 2020.
– Samadhan Kantilal Bhise, the driver.
– Vinayak Baba Saheb Pawar, responsible for logistics and escort services.

• The group traveled to Rajahmundry on July 23 using a rented SUV to acquire the drugs from a supplier named Sachin,who is currently absconding.
• The trafficking operation was conducted on credit with detailed accounts kept by the accused for tracking transportation and distribution activities.

Indian Opinion Analysis

This significant drug bust underscores both advancements and ongoing challenges in combating large-scale narcotics operations within India. Telangana’s EAGLE team demonstrated effective use of actionable intelligence and collaboration between agencies like RNCC Khammam and Rachakonda Narcotic Police Station. However, it also highlights how well-organized networks exploit interstate routes such as Andhra Pradesh-Maharashtra corridors to bypass detection.

The arrests indicate some level of disruption to this illicit network; however, with critical actors like supplier Sachin remaining at large, complete dismantling seems far off. The team’s proactive measures – including public outreach via toll-free helplines – set an encouraging precedent but require broader community participation for sustained impact.

With increasing incidents tied to organized narcotics crime across India presenting societal risks such as youth addiction or rural exploitation, coordinated state-level vigilance combined with judicial trials may deter these offenses further if consistently implemented alongside rehabilitation efforts.

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