Police have seized approximately 150 kg of ganja and ₹16 lakh in cash during an operation against alleged cannabis smuggling in Baripada, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. The consignment was reportedly being transported from Phulbani to West Bengal through Mayurbhanj when police intercepted the operation.
The seizure followed a tip-off about the alleged transportation of a large quantity of cannabis through the area. Acting on the information, police conducted a raid on the road behind Kendriya Vidyalaya at Laxmiposi in Baripada.
During the operation, officers recovered around 1.5 quintals of ganja, equivalent to approximately 150 kilograms, along with ₹16 lakh in cash. The seizure disrupted the suspected transportation of the consignment before it could reportedly reach its intended destination in West Bengal.
Ganja Consignment Was Allegedly Being Transported from Phulbani
According to the available information, the seized cannabis was being transported from Phulbani towards West Bengal, with the route passing through Mayurbhanj district.
The police action was carried out after receiving information about the alleged smuggling movement. The raid at Laxmiposi was aimed at intercepting the consignment before it could proceed further.
The recovery of such a large quantity of ganja, along with substantial cash, has brought attention to the alleged smuggling operation in the region.
Further Details Awaited
The seizure of 150 kg of ganja and ₹16 lakh in cash marks a significant development in the police operation against suspected cannabis smuggling in Baripada.
Further details about the people involved, the source of the seized consignment and the investigation are awaited. Additional information from the police is expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the seizure.
The Baripada ganja seizure remains a developing story, with further details awaited as more information becomes available.
