Police in Bhubaneswar busted another brown sugar racket on Saturday, seizing 256 grams of the contraband worth nearly Rs 25 lakh.
The operation took place in Haladipadia under the Laxmisagar police station limits.
Officials confirmed that one person was arrested during the raid. The seizure highlights the growing menace of the narcotics trade in the capital city, where Haladipadia has often been identified as a hotspot for illegal drug activities.
The accused was caught with packets of brown sugar carefully concealed for distribution. Police said the contraband was intended for sale in Bhubaneswar and nearby areas. Investigators are now probing the supply chain and possible links to larger networks operating across Odisha.
