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Hyderabad STF Seizes 1.5 kg Ganja

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STF officials display 1.5 kg ganja and knives seized near Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: The Special Task Force (STF) seized 1.5 kg of ganja in the Hussain Sagar area near the Salar Jung Museum following a tip-off about drug sales.

An STF A Team led by Anji Reddy conducted searches and recovered the contraband. Three knives were also seized from the spot.

Gang rivalry led to weapon use

Excise officials initiated an inquiry after the knives were found along with the ganja. Police said Sabaash Khan runs the gang.

During questioning, the accused told police they carried knives due to rivalries with other gangs.

Case registered at Charminar Excise Station

Police registered a case after receiving information about the weapons.

Sabaash Khan, Syed Mahboob Ali and Mohammad Numan were arrested in the case.

Police also booked Atlu Shaik, Sameer, Sayab, Arjeez, Majeed and Alok. The accused were handed over to the Charminar Excise police station along with the seized ganja.

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