Poultry Farm Drug Den: Former Inmate Re-Arrested for Large-Scale Alprazolam Production
Telangana's EAGLE Force dismantled a clandestine narcotics laboratory hidden within a rural poultry farm near Annasagar village. The primary suspect, previously jailed for similar offenses, allegedly revived his manufacturing operation just months after securing bail.
Key takeaways
- Telangana's EAGLE Force dismantled an Alprazolam lab featuring 18 chemical platforms hidden on a poultry farm.
- The lead suspect, Malela Jaya Prakash Goud, was previously arrested for a lab operation inside a Bowenpally school.
- Police seized 1.15 kg of finished product and arrested the chemical supplier linked to the illegal manufacturing chain.
- Authorities are considering preventive detention under the PIT-NDPS Act to stop the suspect's repeated drug manufacturing offenses.
Why It Matters
This law enforcement operation reveals the persistent nature of industrial-scale narcotics production within the region. The discovery of a fully equipped chemical facility hidden inside agricultural infrastructure highlights the sophisticated methods used by manufacturers to evade detection. Furthermore, the case underscores systemic vulnerabilities in the chemical supply chain, where restricted precursors are diverted to illegal laboratories.
Key Facts
- Mastermind Malela Jaya Prakash Goud, 39, was previously arrested in September 2025 for operating a lab inside a school.
- The current laboratory, located 125 kilometers from Hyderabad, featured 18 separate platforms equipped with specialized chemical apparatus.
- Police seized 1.15 kg of Alprazolam valued at approximately 20.30 lakh during the raid.
- Authorities arrested four individuals, including a poultry farm owner who allegedly rented the space and a chemical supplier from Prince Scientific Pharma.
- Investigators are now scrutinizing chemical traders for potential violations regarding GST compliance and undocumented sales of restricted substances.
Background
Goud had been released on conditional bail on March 16, 2026, after a prior arrest involving the seizure of 3.30 kg of Alprazolam. Despite judicial mandates requiring him to report to police weekly, investigators found he remained in contact with known drug offenders. The EAGLE Force, led by Director Sandeep Shandilya, tracked his movements to Mahabhubnagar, where he allegedly coordinated with Gaddagidi Balanjaneyulu to repurpose a poultry farm into a manufacturing hub starting in April 2026.
What Happens Next
The Hyderabad Narcotic Police Station intends to vehemently challenge any future bail requests by Goud due to the commercial quantities involved in his recidivism. Officials are evaluating the use of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. This specific legal framework allows for the preventive detention of habitual traffickers for up to one year without trial. Meanwhile, broader investigations continue into whether precursors like 2-amino-5-chlorobenzophenone are being diverted for other synthetic drugs such as MDMA and Mephedrone.
Source: The Hindu — National
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