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Hyderabad Excise Police Arrest Man Over Ganja-Laced Chocolates and Thandai Ahead of Holi

Excise officials say the Agra native sourced the edibles to tap expected festival demand.

Overview

  • Police arrested B. Vikas in the Charminar area on allegations of selling cannabis-laced chocolates and thandai before Holi.
  • A raid on his residence led to the seizure of 1,920 chocolates that officers say were infused with ganja.
  • Investigators stated that each chocolate allegedly contained about 5 grams of cannabis.
  • According to police, he sold the spiked thandai for Rs 150 per glass, far above the typical Rs 50 price.
  • Officials handed the accused to the Charminar Excise police as inquiries continue, and the DRI separately reported seizing seven tiger nails and three tiger canine teeth in a wildlife-trafficking case.