Sambalpur: The Excise police today seized a huge quantity of Mahua Flower while being smuggled in a truck and apprehended two persons.
The accused persons have been identified as Rankanidhi Kampa and Nrupa Naga of Boudh district. A total of 116 quintals of Mahua flower estimated to woth around Rs 26 lakhs has been seized.
Dhananjaya Patra, Inspector of Excise & Staff of EI & EB,unit, Sambalpur in course of patrolling and surprise checking at Gringel under PS Sohela of Bargarh district seized the truck while transporting the Mahua flowers from Sohela to Chhatisgarh.
The accused persons have been forwarded to the court today.