In a major crackdown on illegal narcotics smuggling, Ghantapada police in Boudh district on Saturday seized a huge quantity of ganja (cannabis) and arrested one person in connection with the case.

The seizure took place near Siletpada Chhak on the Ghantapada–Uden Road during a late-night patrolling operation.

According to police sources, the team was conducting routine night patrols when they noticed a motorcycle moving suspiciously on the stretch. The police signalled the rider to stop, and upon thorough checking, they discovered around 70 kilograms of ganja packed in multiple bundles concealed on the two-wheeler.

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The accused, identified as Birendra Pradhan, was immediately taken into custody.

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