Major Police Success on Odisha–Chhattisgarh Border: Over One Quintal of Ganja Seized, Two Interstate Smugglers Arrested

Nuapada, July 9: In a major crackdown on interstate drug trafficking, police have seized 102 kilograms of ganja and arrested two interstate smugglers during a special operation along the Odisha–Chhattisgarh border. According to official sources, Mainpur Police in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district received credible intelligence that a luxury white car carrying a large quantity of ganja was being smuggled from Odisha to Madhya Pradesh. Acting on the information, police, under the direction of the Additional Superintendent of Police, Gariaband, set up a strict checkpoint and intensified vehicle inspections at Jhariabahara near the interstate border. During the operation, the suspected vehicle was intercepted and thoroughly searched. Police recovered approximately 102 kg of ganja, which had been cleverly concealed inside the boot and beneath the seats of the car. The contraband was immediately seized. The arrested accused have been identified as Aryan Malviya and Abhishek Mehaskar, both residents of Madhya Pradesh. The luxury car used for transporting the contraband has also been confiscated. Preliminary investigation suggests that the accused are part of an interstate narcotics trafficking network. Police are investigating the source of the ganja, its intended destination, and the possible involvement of other members of the smuggling racket. The successful operation has been widely appreciated in the border region as a significant step in curbing illegal drug trafficking. Police officials stated that strict action against narcotics smuggling and interstate trafficking will continue in the coming days.