Three people were arrested in Hyderabad, Telangana, on Friday for attempting to sell ganja-laced ice cream, kulfi, and sweets during Holi celebrations, Telangana Excise and Prohibition officials said.
Acting on specific information, the department conducted raids at multiple locations, resulting in the apprehension of three individuals involved in preparing and distributing the drug-laced food items, Excise Superintendent N Anji Reddy stated.
During the operation, officials seized a variety of adulterated sweets, including ganja-laced ice cream, kulfi, barfi, and silver-coated balls from the accused.
Cases have been registered against them, and authorities have launched a detailed investigation to determine the extent of the operation and whether more individuals are involved.