Hyderabad, April 5 Telangana's anti-narcotics unit, EAGLE Force, has apprehended six individuals—including a model-actor and a DJ—for alleged drug consumption following a search at a resort in Golconda, officials said on Sunday.
Acting on specific information that the venue was hosting a special party, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement Force, along with the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW) and personnel from the Golconda Police Station, formed five teams and conducted a search during the night of April 4 and 5.
According to a press release, prior intelligence gathering led to the identification of 35 individuals suspected of drug consumption.
During the operation, urine drug test kits were used, and five individuals tested positive for ganja (marijuana).
Further testing revealed one more individual positive for amphetamines (AMP). In total, six individuals—including a model-actor, a DJ, and two businessmen—were confirmed to have consumed drugs. The individuals reportedly admitted to drug use voluntarily.
Authorities collected information regarding their networks, and their parents or guardians will be contacted to ensure they undergo de-addiction programmes to prevent severe dependency, officials said.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.
