Sambalpur Ganja Seizure: Police Recover 2.5 Quintals Worth Rs 25 Lakh

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Badmal Police seized around 2.5 quintals of ganja worth nearly Rs 25 lakh.
One accused was arrested, while another managed to escape after the vehicle crashed.
Police suspect the consignment was being transported from Boudh to Chhattisgarh.

SAMBALPUR: The Sambalpur Ganja eizure has dealt another blow to alleged interstate drug smuggling networks after Badmal Police recovered around 2.5 quintals of ganja from a car on the Sambalpur-Jharsuguda Biju Expressway. The contraband, valued at nearly Rs 25 lakh, was seized during a routine patrol, and one suspect was taken into custody.

Police said the operation began after officers noticed a suspicious multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) moving near Kherual during early morning patrolling. When signalled to stop, the driver allegedly attempted to flee.

Sambalpur Ganja Seizure Uncovers Suspected Smuggling Route

According to police, the speeding vehicle lost control while trying to escape and crashed into a roadside divider. Officers immediately searched the damaged vehicle and recovered several packets and sacks of ganja concealed inside.

Police investigation revealed:

Around 2.5 quintals of ganja were seized from the vehicle.The estimated value of the seized contraband is approximately Rs 25 lakh.One accused was arrested, while another escaped after the accident.The vehicle was allegedly transporting ganja from Boudh district towards Raigarh in Chhattisgarh via Jharsuguda.

Police have launched a manhunt to trace the absconding suspect and identify other members of the alleged smuggling network.

Why the Sambalpur Ganja Seizure Matters

The seizure highlights Odisha’s continuing challenge in tackling interstate narcotics trafficking, particularly along major highway corridors that connect neighbouring states. The Biju Expressway has become an important transport route, making regular surveillance crucial for law enforcement agencies.

The second-order impact of the operation could lead to intensified vehicle checks, increased intelligence gathering and stronger coordination between Odisha and neighbouring states to disrupt organised drug trafficking networks.

Investigators are now examining the source, destination and wider network behind the seized consignment. Police believe further arrests may follow as the investigation progresses into the suspected interstate smuggling operation.

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