Gajapati, Dec 20: In a significant drug bust, Odisha Police seized 26 kg of cannabis and arrested two drug peddlers in the Gajapati district on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Vikash Kathuas and Ritu Meena, both residents of Madhya Pradesh.
According to police sources, the two individuals were transporting the narcotic substance in a car from the Nalaghat locality with the intent to supply it to Madhya Pradesh. Acting on a tip-off, personnel from the Adava Police Station intercepted the vehicle near Nalaghat village. Upon searching the car, police recovered the 26 kg of ganja from the possession of the accused.
The cannabis was confirmed to be illegally trafficked, and a case has been registered at Adava Police Station. The investigation is ongoing, as stated by the IIC of Adava Police.
The seizure is part of the state's ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal drug trade under the “Operation Green Clean.” This operation, launched by Odisha Police, aims to curb the growing problem of drug trafficking and illicit narcotic supply routes across the state. Law enforcement agencies are actively focusing on areas used for drug transportation, especially along major highways.
The police are taking a zero-tolerance approach to drug trafficking and have assured that they will continue their efforts to dismantle drug cartels operating within the state.
