Telangana Police's anti-drugs wing, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE Force), in coordination with Customs Hyderabad and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), has dismantled a transnational OG Ganja smuggling network operating between Bangkok and India. A woman was arrested at Hyderabad Airport on 9 June while attempting to smuggle 2.15 kilograms of OG weed valued at ₹2 crore.

The Arrest and Seizure

The arrested woman, identified as Doddi Noorikala, was apprehended upon her arrival from Bangkok. Officials seized 2.15 kg of OG Ganja — also known as OG Weed — concealed on her person, with an estimated street value of ₹2 crore. The operation was announced by EAGLE Force on Tuesday.

This was not an isolated incident. According to officials, Noorikala, described as a junior artist, had made three prior trips to Bangkok as part of the smuggling arrangement. Smugglers allegedly paid her between ₹10,000 and ₹20,000 per trip.

How the Syndicate Operated

Investigators say the drug network deliberately targeted women — including junior artists and domestic workers — luring them with money and the promise of foreign travel, then using them as drug couriers. Officials found that the gang was, in effect, deceiving women under the guise of foreign trips to exploit them as carriers.

The syndicate's reach extended across multiple cities, with operations reportedly running through Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru. Investigators have established links to multiple carriers, interstate operatives, and foreign-based handlers involved in organised drug trafficking.

Key Accused and Prior Arrests

Officials have identified Challil Puthan Purayil Nasheed as the key conspirator behind the racket. Two other women connected to the network had already been detained: Ganga Bhavani, described as the junior artist's aide, was arrested in the same case earlier, while another woman, Gauri, was arrested at Chennai Airport.

The anti-drugs force is actively searching for the main accused, identified as Alex and Raju Biswas, who remain at large.

Investigation and What Comes Next

Authorities are continuing investigations to identify and track foreign handlers and map the full extent of the international network. This case is notable for its transnational dimension — with Bangkok serving as the supply hub and Indian metros functioning as distribution nodes — reflecting a broader pattern of drug syndicates exploiting vulnerable individuals as low-level couriers to insulate kingpins from direct exposure.

The EAGLE Force has indicated that the probe is ongoing, with the focus now shifting to dismantling the foreign handler network and bringing the remaining accused to justice.