75-year-old woman arrested for selling marijuana in Fateh Nagar

A 75-year-old woman was arrested by the EAGLE Force for allegedly selling marijuana from her residence in LBS Nagar, Fateh Nagar, with 70 suspected consumers identified during the operation.

The Hyderabad Narcotics Police Station team of EAGLE Force conducted a search at the residence based on information about the alleged sale of marijuana and seized 41 small packets containing 179.1 grams of marijuana, ₹43,340 in cash and a mobile phone.

The woman, identified as Shaik Jathen Bee, was selling the contraband in small packets to customers from the residence.

Of the 70 suspected consumers identified during the operation, 66 tested positive for THC during medical examinations, according to the case records. Three juveniles were among those identified. Police said 65 consumers were subsequently handed over to rehabilitation centres, including 45 to Gandhi Rehab Centre, 15 to Amangal Rehab Centre and five to Kothur Rehab Centre.

Investigators are also trying to trace five suspected associates identified as Munni Begum, Imran, Haneefa Bee, Khaja Bee alias Giddi, daughter of Haneefa, and Shaik Khaja Pasha. Police said they are absconding and efforts are underway to locate them and establish the alleged source of the marijuana supply.

According to the police, Shaik Jathen Bee was also involved in seven previous NDPS cases registered between 2017 and 2025 in Balanagar, Sanath Nagar, Begumpet and Ameerpet excise limits.

The juveniles have been dealt through the appropriate legal process and referred for de-addiction treatment and rehabilitation, police said. The investigation is underway to establish the extent of the alleged drug distribution network.

EAGLE Force appealed to the public to report information on drug trafficking and abuse through its toll-free helpline 1908 or WhatsApp number 8712671111.