Excise teams seize marijuana, liquor in separate raids across Hyderabad - The HinduPublished - August 23, 2026 08:04 pm IST - HYDERABADExcise enforcement teams seized 1.23 kg of marijuana, 15 bottles of liquor, a mobile phone and a scooter in three separate operations in Hyderabad and its outskirts.The Medchal-Malkajgiri Enforcement Team seized 100 packets of marijuana weighing 735 grams near Habsiguda Metro Station. Inspector Kotamma and her staff apprehended a woman identified as Reetha in connection with the seizure.During questioning, Reetha reportedly told the officials that she had procured the packets from a person residing in Mallepally. The accused and the seized contraband were handed over to the Uppal Excise Station for further action, Inspector Kotamma said.In another operation, the STF team seized 500 grams of marijuana, a mobile phone and a Honda Activa scooter from Padya Shankar, 24, near Railway Vihar in Lingampally, close to HUDA Trade Centre Park.STF Circle Inspector Nagaraju said that the accused and the seized contraband were handed over to the Serilingampally Excise Station.Meanwhile, the STF ‘A’ Team seized 15 bottles of ‘Defense’ liquor from the residence of Thatipalli Yogender, 61, at Sai Nagar in Pedda Amberpet. CI MPR Chandrasekhar said Yogender and the seized liquor bottles were handed over to the Pedda Amberpet Excise Station for further investigation.Published - August 23, 2026 08:04 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }