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Crime
Odisha Police Detain Man and Minor in Rs 10 Lakh Ganja Seizure
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 03:46 AM
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Police in Odisha seized cannabis valued at around Rs 10 lakh and arrested a man together with a minor suspected of involvement.
Odisha law‑enforcement officials reported a seizure of cannabis estimated at Rs 10 lakh during a recent operation. The drugs were recovered from a location that police have not disclosed, and the haul is being treated as a significant narcotics case in the state.
Investigators apprehended an adult male and a minor who were present at the site. Both individuals have been taken into custody for further questioning, and the minor will be dealt with under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act.
The seized cannabis is slated for forensic analysis to confirm its composition and to aid ongoing investigations into the supply chain. Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious drug‑related activities.
No injuries or other arrests were reported in connection with the operation, and the case is now under the jurisdiction of the state police crime branch.
Investigators apprehended an adult male and a minor who were present at the site. Both individuals have been taken into custody for further questioning, and the minor will be dealt with under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act.
The seized cannabis is slated for forensic analysis to confirm its composition and to aid ongoing investigations into the supply chain. Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious drug‑related activities.
No injuries or other arrests were reported in connection with the operation, and the case is now under the jurisdiction of the state police crime branch.