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Hyderabad New Year Drug Sweep Finds Five THC-Positive, Including Four DJs

Officials describe a preventive crackdown using on-site tests, with counselling to follow.

Overview

  • The EAGLE Force worked with Excise officials and city police to conduct surprise checks at pubs, resorts and vehicle checkpoints across Hyderabad.
  • Fifteen EAGLE Force units and eight Excise teams operated through the night during New Year’s Eve enforcement.
  • Officers screened 51 people at venues and 38 during road stops, with four DJs and one commuter testing positive for THC.
  • On-the-spot detection used Abbott urine kits along with Dräger, Drug Check and Sotoxa saliva systems.
  • Authorities said the detainees will be called with families for counselling and possible rehabilitation, and over 500 establishments received undertakings and detailed guidelines to prevent drug use.