Hyderabad Surgeon among 9 arrested in drug peddling racket; dating apps used
Doctor arrested
Hyderabad: A shocking drug peddling racket was recently busted by the Hyderabad police, resulting in the arrest of nine persons, including a general surgeon from a private hospital and drug peddlers, for allegedly selling and purchasing a synthetic drug named MDMA. Around 100 grams of MDMA were seized from them.
MDMA, or 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is a synthetic drug with stimulant and minor psychedelic effects, often known as ecstasy or molly. The arrested doctor, along with 6 others, are consumers of the drug, and the other two are drug peddlers who targeted same sex people for selling.
The accused peddlers used a gay dating app to contact people and sell the drug. According to the police, the accused were using encrypted messaging and dating apps to avoid detection. Their clientele was carefully selected through these platforms.
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According to officials, the peddlers identified as M Ramakanth alias Kiran and Mudavath Prasad used code names like ‘Rocket’ and ‘Pigeon’ on their dating profiles to discreetly market drugs.
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