
Hyderabad: A city-based doctor was arrested on Monday, November 3, for possessing drugs worth Rs 3 lakh. Three drug peddlers were also booked.
Telangana excise officials raided the house of Dr John Paul and seized 26.95 grams of weed, 6.21 grams of MDMA, 15 LSD sticks, 1.32 grams of cocaine, 5.80 grams of gummus, and 0.008 grams of hashish oil.
According to the officials, he had become addicted to drugs and started running a racket with three friends – Pramod, Sandeep, and Sharath.
The trio reportedly procured drugs from Delhi and Bengaluru and sold them to customers in Hyderabad. The narcotics were stored at Paul’s rented house in Musheerabad. Based on a tipoff, officials raided the doctor’s residence.
Pramod, Sandeep, and Sharath are currently absconding.
Cases have been registered and further investigations are on.