Hyderabad: Three individuals were arrested during a raid by the Prohibition and Excise Department for allegedly peddling ganja on Wednesday, January 7. A total of 1.412 kilograms of the drug was seized.

The accused have been identified as Gautham Singh, Sabitha Bai and Aarthi Bai. Three others, Sarika, Avinash Singh and Kailash Singh are currently absconding.

According to the officials, they were sourcing ganja from different places and selling it to local consumers in the city at a higher price.

A case has been booked at the Dhoolpet Prohibition and Excise Station.