The arrested men were Suresh Singh, alias Tinku Singh, and Pramod More.[1] According to Excise Circle Inspector Praveen Kumar, the two had allegedly procured the cannabis in Odisha and were transporting it on an electric scooter to sell it in Dhoolpet.[2] Officers intercepted them near the Shiva temple in the Jiyaguda area of Dhoolpet.[2]

Besides the cannabis, the team seized Rs 10,000 in cash and three mobile phones from the pair, the inspector said.[3]

The team involved in the seizure included CI Praveen Kumar, Viplav Reddy and Venkanna, along with constables Janardhan, Ravi, Krishna Prasad, Surya, Nagaraju, Beerappa and Hema.[2] The two accused were arrested and the seized material was taken into custody.[2]