Former security guard leads interstate marijuana ring, arrested after 60‑day raid

Former security guard Bhaskar Hazarika was arrested in Hyderabad after a 60‑day operation by the EAGLE Force, seizing 24.7 kg of marijuana and seven mobile phones.

What Happened

The raid, coordinated with Choutuppal Police, also nabbed four Assam‑based accomplices – Babu Borah (37), Nirmal Hazarika (26), Pranajal Dutta (25) and Akan Rajbanshi (34) – all residing in Prem Nagar, New Hafeezpet. The investigation began on August 27 when police stopped a Maruti Suzuki Fronx, confiscating 20.36 kg of weed and arresting two Odisha natives, Trilochan Samantaray and Sagarbal. Their statements led to Bikas Barik’s arrest on August 29, who identified Bhaskar as the kingpin.

Reaction

EAGLE Director Sandeep Shandilya said the gang had turned each kilogram into about 150 packets sold at ₹300 apiece, feeding roughly 100 regular customers in Cyberabad. Financial records showed Bhaskar bought ₹48 lakh worth of marijuana from supplier Ashish Kumar Baliarsingh in 88 transactions between February 2 and October 29, 2026, paying ₹12,000‑₹15,000 per kg and selling at about ₹50,000 per kg. Investigators estimate 400 kg moved through the network, generating nearly ₹1.8 crore in sales over ten months.

Context

The case highlights how low‑level security staff can evolve into drug traffickers by leveraging courier networks across state lines. It also shows law‑enforcement agencies using financial tracing to dismantle supply chains that profit heavily from small‑packet street sales.