The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing dismantled a significant interstate drug trafficking syndicate that distributed cannabis, known as ‘ganja,’ across India using postal and courier services. The network, based in Jharkhand, was exposed after the arrest of its main operator, Satyam Misra. Misra, along with his associates, formed a well-organized syndicate that cultivated ganja in their village and sourced it from local suppliers in Jharkhand.
Satyam Misra, previously a painter and transport driver, transitioned into the illegal drug trade after becoming addicted to ganja during his visits to Mumbai. The syndicate, which included Misra’s brother and other members, supplied ganja to customers in 21 states, including major cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi. They used post offices in Jharkhand to ship the contraband, falsely declaring the parcels as containing medicines to evade detection.
The syndicate, executing around 80 to 100 orders daily, dispatched 8 to 10 consignments through Speed Post, each containing 50 to 250 grams of ganja. With a vast consumer base in Mumbai and daily earnings of approximately Rs 100,000, the syndicate generated significant profits. The gang’s operations were revealed when a ganja parcel was intercepted in Hyderabad, leading to the unraveling of the supply chain and subsequent arrests.
The Hyderabad City Police, in response to the security lapse identified during the investigation, plans to enhance scanning and screening protocols for postal parcels. They have intensified surveillance on courier agencies, mandating thorough scanning of every parcel booked and delivered.
