Odisha Police has seized illegal firecrackers and explosives worth Rs 8.24 crore and arrested 133 people during a 14-day special statewide drive, officials said Monday.

The drive was conducted from September 14 to 27 following a direction from the DGP.

The objective was to curb illegal storage of firecrackers, unauthorised transportation and unlawful sale of explosives and firecrackers, particularly in view of the upcoming festive season, a police statement said.

Titled Agni, the special drive has significantly disrupted illegal networks engaged in the unsafe trade of firecrackers and explosives across the state, it added.

During the drive, a total of 184 cases have been registered in different police stations, and 133 people have been arrested, while notices were served to 45 individu

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