Ganja-laced treats seized in hyderabad raids

Three people found themselves in cuffs in Hyderabad after trying to peddle ganja-laced ice cream, kulfi, and sweets amid Holi festivities. Telangana Excise and Prohibition officials swooped in, nabbing the trio as the city buzzed with celebration. The arrests, reported early Saturday by Press Trust of India, shine a light on a sneaky twist to the holiday cheer.

It started with a tip-off. Excise Superintendent N Anji Reddy led raids across multiple spots, catching the culprits red-handed with their stash—ganja-infused ice cream, kulfi, barfi, and shiny silver-coated balls. The haul paints a picture of a crafty operation, blending narcotics into treats meant for revelers. For locals, it’s a jarring note in the festive rhythm, a reminder of what can lurk beneath the surface.

This isn’t a one-off. Hyderabad’s seen ganja pop up in chocolates and Ayurvedic disguises before, but Holi’s vibrant chaos offered fresh cover. The three now face cases, and officials are digging deeper—where’d the ganja come from, who else knew? With the holiday in full swing, the bust leaves a lingering question: how many more laced sweets slipped through the cracks?