Angul, Jan 7: Angul police has confiscated the assets of a deliberate ganja mafia on Friday.

Property of the Mafia worth Rs 1.73 crores has been seized by the Chhendipada police after it was legally approved by the competent authority. 

Sources said, the mafia used to yield and traffic contraband ganja after frequent interceptions.

Following, this Chhendipada police had nabbed him red-handed and forwarded him for judicial custody by virtue of the NDPS Act.

After a nod from the competent authorities, the police seized his properties including bank deposits, a tractor, pump sets, commercial vehicles along with other valuables, which were amassed by the ill-got earnings, said police.