In a remarkable display of force, Odisha Police have delivered a significant blow to the narcotics mafia as part of the ongoing “Nasha Mukta Odisha Abhiyan”.
In just a few days, officers seized more than 23 metric tonnes of ganja valued at over Rs 22 crore, dismantled smuggling networks, and arrested multiple suspects while destroying illegal liquor operations.
The largest seizure occurred in Gajapati district, where R.Udayagiri and Adaba police conducted 21 relentless raids in remote villages including Kirama, Sambalpur, Keshariguda, and Raipanka panchayats. They recovered an astonishing 21 metric tonnes of high-quality ganja, enough to saturate the streets of several states, with a street value of Rs 21 crore. Seven individuals have been arrested so far, while 10-12 more are currently at large. Additionally, three vehicles involved in the smuggling operation were confiscated.
In Bargarh district, just 150 kilometers away, Jharsuguda police turned a routine night patrol into a significant success. On May 5, officers stopped and searched a suspicious truck in the Paikamal area, recovering 1,914 kg of ganja. Five traffickers were apprehended on the spot, three more vehicles were seized, and further investigations are underway to identify the masterminds behind the shipment.
In Subarnapur district, Ulunda police acted on specific intelligence and raided a ganja-and-country-liquor syndicate in Guja village. They seized 158.5 kg of ganja (valued at Rs 15.85 lakh), 200 liters of ready-to-sell mahuli liquor, and destroyed another 5,000 liters of fermenting mahuli mash, effectively dismantling an entire illegal distillery operation in one swift action.
Following the operations, Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania reaffirmed the force’s unwavering commitment:
“We are following a policy of zero tolerance against drug trafficking and substance abuse. Under the Nisha Mukta Odisha Abhiyan, we will continue to hit the syndicate hard at the grassroots level. These seizures prove that no corner of the state is safe for drug peddlers anymore.”
With coordinated intelligence-led raids, vehicle checks, and village-level awareness campaigns now active across all districts, Odisha Police have sent a clear message: the era of unchecked ganja cultivation and smuggling is over. The campaign, aimed at making Odisha completely drug-free, has gained unstoppable momentum, and the cartels are feeling the pressure.
The fight continues. Stay tuned as Odisha embarks on a new chapter in India’s war on drugs.
