The Hyderabad Police have exposed an interstate drug trafficking operation that allegedly utilised postal and courier services to distribute ganja across India. The syndicate, primarily based in Jharkhand, came to light when a parcel sent via Speed Post to Hyderabad was intercepted by authorities, prompting further investigations into its supply chain.

The Narcotics Enforcement Wing reported that the investigation revealed significant security vulnerabilities, with the syndicate purportedly using the postal system to move narcotics between states. Police identified that consignments directed to Hyderabad were transported by air and were not scanned during transit, raising serious concerns about the oversight of such shipments.

Arrest of Mastermind Leads to Syndicate’s Exposure

Authorities managed to dismantle the network following the arrest of its alleged leader, Satyam Misra, from Giridih district in Jharkhand. The operation began when narcotics officials intercepted a parcel of ganja destined for a recipient in Hyderabad. This led to further questioning of the recipient, unearthing a more extensive trafficking network.

Satyam Misra, who had faced financial difficulties that resulted in him leaving his education, reportedly transitioned from working as a painter to becoming a driver of commercial transport vehicles. During his trips to Mumbai, he allegedly became addicted to ganja in 2018, which connected him with consumers and dealers in the region.

Following this, he allegedly teamed up with his elder brother, Shubham Misra, and formed a structured syndicate alongside associates Sachin Misra, Rahul Jha, and Santosh Pandit. The group is said to have cultivated ganja from their local village and sourced additional supplies from undisclosed sources within Jharkhand.

Syndicate’s Operational Methods and Earnings

The syndicate has been reported to serve clients in approximately 21 states, which include key cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. To transport their illicit goods, the group allegedly used the Isri Bazar and Phusro Bazar post offices in Jharkhand, declaring the packages as medicines to avoid detection.

On average, the network purportedly processed between 80 and 100 orders daily, dispatching around eight to ten shipments through Speed Post each day. Each parcel reportedly contained between 50 to 250 grams of ganja, with prices ranging from Rs 1,500 to Rs 8,000 per order. Officials estimate that the syndicate generated daily revenues of roughly Rs 1 lakh, leading to monthly earnings between Rs 30 lakh and Rs 35 lakh, with an annual turnover of around Rs 4 crore to Rs 5 crore.

In addition to postal activities, the network is said to have maintained a substantial consumer base in Mumbai, numbering over 1,000 regular clients. Shubham Misra allegedly transported large quantities of ganja by train to Mumbai, where it was stored at the residences of his associates Sachin Misra and Santosh Pandit.

Police Initiate Measures for Enhanced Security

The investigation has highlighted the serious oversight in scanning protocols, particularly concerning the air transport of parcels. The Hyderabad Police noted that consignments sent to the city were not subjected to scanning during transit, which poses a significant security risk.

In response, the police announced that they would formally request higher authorities in relevant Central departments to impose stricter scanning and screening procedures for postal parcels. The police also stated that they are enhancing surveillance on courier services within the city.

Commissioner VC Sajjanar acknowledged the efforts of the officials involved in the operation and indicated that the department would enforce mandatory scanning for all parcels booked and delivered by courier agencies in Hyderabad. This case has not only exposed a large interstate ganja supply network but also illuminated gaps in the monitoring of parcel transport and postal services.

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