Balasore: The Special Task Force (STF) of the Crime Branch has seized brown sugar worth more than Rs 1 crore from Sahadevkhunta area in Balasore district. Besides, two peddlers were also arrested in connection with the case.
The arrestees have been identified as Manus Mukhi of Aradabazar and Kamalkanta Bas of Haripur.
Acting on a tip-off, the STF team conducted a raid at the Sahadevkhunta area and arrested two persons involved in the illegal trade. The cops also seized around 1.360 kg of contraband, one stolen motorcycle, and other incriminating materials from their possession.
A case has been registered and further investigation is underway in this regard, sources said.