Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move against the narcotics trade, the Special Crime Unit of Bhubaneswar has successfully seized 150 grams of brown sugar, worth Rs 15 lakhs and arrested two peddlers.
The peddlers have been identified as Sk Chand (19) and Ram Soren (24) of Arada Bazar under Sahadeb Khunta police limits in Balasore district.
Police also seized two mobile phones and a bike from their possessions.
Acting on a well-coordinated intelligence tip-off, the Special Crime Unit meticulously planned and executed a surveillance operation targeting the narcotics trade in Bhubaneswar.
The team identified and tracked the suspects, Sk Chand and Ram Soren, culminating in a strategic interception while they were present near Pokhariput Sundarpada underpass while they had been to the place to deliver the consignment to a lady of the same locality.
The swift and precise action by the unit resulted in the seizure of 150 grams of brown sugar, a significant quantity aimed for distribution.
The arrested individuals were taken into custody without incident and are currently being interrogated to uncover further details about their operations and connections.
The apprehended suspects will be presented before the court while a comprehensive investigation is conducted to trace the supply chain, and financial aid and identify any larger networks involved.
