Odisha Police Thursday said they busted an armed burglary gang by arresting 14 people and recovering stolen items worth Rs 40 lakh from their possession.

Police also seized several weapons, a four-wheeler, two motorcycles and 15 mobile phones used in the crimes.

The arrested persons hail from Jajpur, Kendrapara and Cuttack districts, police said.

Speaking to reporters, DIG (central range) Satyajit Nayak, said 11 of the arrested persons are members of the burglary gang, while three others are purchasers of the items stolen by the gang.

Jajpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Yash Pratap Shrimal said multiple teams were formed regarding the growing number of robbery and burglary cases in the district for the last eight months, and they were on the job to nab the accused.

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