Brown Sugar worth ₹15 Lakh seized in Balasore, Two held

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Published By : Bratati Baral | June 3, 2025 10:45 AM

Balasore, June 3: In a major crackdown on illegal narcotics trade, the Excise Department on Monday night seized brown sugar valued at approximately ₹15 lakh from Jagannathpur Chhak, located along the 57th State Highway between Jaleswar and Chandaneswar in Baleswar district. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the seizure.

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Acting on a tip-off about a suspected drug deal, a joint team from the Baleswar and Bhograi Excise Departments conducted a raid at around 1 AM. During the operation, officials intercepted a transaction in progress and recovered 145 grams of brown sugar along with ₹5,500 in cash from the accused.

The incident has sparked widespread discussion in the local area, with authorities intensifying efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region. Further investigation is underway to determine the broader network involved in the illegal trade.

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