Gajapati, Odisha: Gajapati Police have seized around 7 quintals of ganja from a dense forest near Atapada village under Antaraba Panchayat in the Adaba police station area of Gajapati district.
The seizure was made during a raid conducted after police received information about suspected illegal ganja trafficking in the area. Police personnel, accompanied by the DVF force, carried out the operation in the forest.
During the raid, the team recovered 28 sacks containing around 7 quintals of ganja. The estimated value of the seized contraband is reported to be more than ₹70 lakh.
Gajapati Police ganja seizure follows trafficking information
According to the information provided, police acted on intelligence regarding the movement and storage of ganja linked to illegal trafficking. The raid was subsequently conducted in the dense forest near Atapada village.
The recovery of the 28 sacks led to one of the significant ganja seizures reported from the area. The contraband was taken into police custody following the operation.
Investigation underway to identify those involved
While the seizure has been completed, police are continuing their investigation to determine who was behind the illegal trade.
Officials are working to identify the people connected with the seized ganja and establish how the contraband was being handled. Details about arrests or the identities of suspects were not provided in the available information.
The forest location where the sacks were recovered is also part of the investigation as authorities seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the storage and intended movement of the ganja.
Ganja seizure highlights ongoing action against illegal trafficking
The seizure near Atapada comes as police investigate suspected illegal trafficking activity in Gajapati district. The involvement of the DVF force in the forest operation helped authorities conduct the search in the difficult terrain.
The estimated value of the seized ganja, exceeding ₹70 lakh, underscores the scale of the recovery.
For now, the investigation remains focused on tracing those involved in the illegal trade. Further details are expected as police continue their inquiry.
The Gajapati Police ganja seizure involved around 7 quintals of ganja packed in 28 sacks and recovered from a forest near Atapada village. Police are investigating the network behind the seized contraband and working to identify those involved.
