Bhubaneswar, Dec 26: In a joint operation by the Excise and Police departments, illegal liquor and narcotics worth ₹2.17 crore were seized during the fifth and sixth days of the Independent Crackdown Campaign, which began on 20 December.

A total of 421 cases were registered over the two days, leading to the arrest of 163 people. Six cases were registered under the NDPS Act, and 22 vehicles involved in excise-related offenses were also confiscated.

Seized items included 18,924 liters of illegal country liquor, 748 liters of duty-paid liquor, 2,14,110 liters of mahul pouches, and 23,300 kg of gud (jaggery) pouches. Narcotics recovered included 8 kg of bhang, 29 kg of ganja, and 382 grams of brown sugar.

Authorities said the crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal production and distribution of alcohol and drugs in the region.