The Odisha Excise Department has concluded its month-long special enforcement drive, conducted across the State from October 10 to November 10, 2026, with seizures of contraband valued at ₹45.57 crore.
The intensive campaign, aimed at curbing the illegal manufacture, sale and transportation of liquor and narcotic substances during the festival season, resulted in large-scale enforcement operations across Odisha.
During the drive, the Department registered 7,826 cases and arrested 3,764 persons, who were forwarded to court. The enforcement operations led to the seizure of 3,201 kg of ganja, 6,366 grams of heroin, 150.5 litres of cough syrup, 14,193 kg of mahua flowers, 1,045 litres of duplicate foreign liquor and 4,28,585 bulk litres of illicitly distilled (ID) liquor.
In addition, enforcement teams destroyed 40,60,410 bulk litres of wash and seized 442 vehicles allegedly used in the commission of these offences.
The successful conclusion of the special drive reflects the Department’s sustained enforcement efforts and coordinated action across districts to combat illicit liquor and narcotics.
The Department will continue its vigilance and enforcement measures to prevent the circulation of contraband and strengthen the fight against substance abuse across the State.
