The Telangana Police’s EAGLE Force has successfully disrupted a significant drug trafficking operation that extended from the forests of Odisha to Hyderabad, following an intensive 10-week investigation that was initiated by a tip-off on May 28.

The inquiry started when authorities received a report via the EAGLE Force anti-drug helpline, which pinpointed 27-year-old Satya Avinash, a resident of Kukatpally, as a suspected dealer of MDMA and LSD. After questioning him, police found he was also using ganja.

However, this initial interrogation revealed a much broader network. Investigators discovered that drugs were ordered through WhatsApp, payments were made via PhonePe, and buyers received Google Maps links directing them to drug collection points.

Following this, a thorough intelligence operation was conducted throughout June and July, tracing the supply chain from the Koraput region of Odisha, through Pachipenta and Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh, eventually reaching Balanagar and Hyderabad.

During the investigation, authorities identified approximately 31 alleged couriers, five central figures in the network, and around 230 users.

The operation reached a critical point during the night of August 12-13, when EAGLE Force teams executed a significant enforcement action, which spanned approximately 36 hours of continuous effort. They arrested five individuals from Odisha—Sanjya Mari, Kamesh Mari, Dambu Khora, Anasu Khara, and Sethi Rakesh—who were believed to be suppliers. A juvenile involved in the case was issued a notice and subsequently released as per legal guidelines.

Additionally, police took action against the consumer network, identifying around 180 potential users, of which 100 were detained, including seven students. Among those apprehended, 80 tested positive for drug use. Of these, 38 were directed to de-addiction programs by the magistrate, while further rehabilitation plans are in place for the remainder.

The operation has reportedly unveiled a complex, multi-state drug distribution network that relied on digital communication and transactions, minimizing direct interactions. Communication was conducted via WhatsApp, payments through PhonePe, and Google Maps was utilized to guide users to collection sites.

In light of these developments, police have urged students, parents, and the community to report any information regarding drug-related activities through the EAGLE Force helpline at 1908, advising young people to avoid involvement with narcotics.