Telangana Police Arrest Woman Drug Peddler, Seize MDMA Worth ₹6 Lakh
In a major anti-drug operation, the Cyberabad Police and Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) arrested a woman for drug peddling and seized 60 grams of MDMA worth ₹6 lakh.
The arrested woman, identified as Shatabdi Manna (24), is from Jamsherpur village in Jharkhand. Police revealed that she was working under a foreign drug supplier, Warren Kokarango from Africa, who is currently on the run.
According to officials, Shatabdi Manna was caught at Miyapur Bus Stop before she could deliver the drugs. She had joined an interstate drug network and was handling MDMA distribution for her supplier.
Shatabdi, a graduate from Bengaluru, came into contact with Warren Kokarango in 2024. Facing financial difficulties, she agreed to store and distribute MDMA for him. She had already supplied drugs more than 10 times in Bengaluru, receiving 100-200 grams per consignment.
On February 19, while waiting at the Miyapur bus stop to deliver MDMA, she was intercepted and arrested by the police.
Recently, TGANB has intensified its crackdown on MDMA trafficking. On February 11, they arrested two Rajasthan-based drug peddlers with 40 grams of MDMA. Similarly, on December 25, three peddlers were caught in Film Nagar with 17.38 grams of MDMA. In October 2024, a Rajasthan-based gang was busted in Hyderabad, leading to the seizure of 350 grams of MDMA.
These operations show the Telangana Police’s strong commitment to eliminating drug trafficking. They are working to dismantle drug syndicates operating within the state and across international borders.
The Telangana Police is determined to make the state drug-free by educating people about drug abuse, tracking drug networks, and arresting those involved in the illegal trade.
TGANB urged students and youth to stay away from drugs and avoid becoming victims of drug addiction. Citizens can report drug-related activities anonymously by calling the TGANB helpline at 8712671111 / 1908.
