Rayagada/Berhampur: In a major crackdown against narcotics substances, Ganja worth over Rs 1.5 crore was seized at two different places in Odisha.
As per available information, the Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch seized over 2 tonnes of ganja worth around Rs 1 crore from a truck near Muniguda in Rayagada district while the cannabis was being smuggled to Kantamal. However, the driver and helper of the truck managed to flee the spot.
Similarly, in another successful bust, Excise officials seized 11 quintals of ganja worth Rs 55 lakh from a coconut coir laden truck in Berhampur and arrested three persons over their alleged involvement.