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Hyderabad Police Detain 51 Foreign Nationals in Moinabad Farmhouse Raid

Authorities seized 90 bottles of unlicensed liquor; launched visa verifications that resulted in some releases; issued restriction orders; expanded investigations into illicit drug consumption followed by deeper probes into supply networks.

Overview

  • Police and special operations teams raided the S K Natural Retreat farmhouse on August 14, detaining 51 foreigners from 11 countries after uncovering unlicensed liquor and loud music at a birthday party.
  • Officers confiscated 90 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor without excise permits and lodged an FIR against the farmhouse management for excise and police permission violations.
  • Immigration officials verified documents for all detainees, releasing six women and nine men with valid visas while the remainder received restriction orders and were moved to a holding centre.
  • Preliminary tests found two women and one man positive for ganja, and full drug and forensic analyses are underway as authorities probe consumption patterns.
  • Investigators are examining the Ugandan host’s expired visa status and tracking how contraband reached the event to inform further legal and immigration actions.