Major Drug Bust in Odisha: Four Arrested with Brown Sugar Valued at ₹40 Lakh

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Odisha police arrested four individuals and seized brown sugar valued at ₹40 lakh during raids in Balasore and Khurda districts. The operations, prompted by tips about drug peddlers, led to the confiscation of substantial quantities of contraband and cash. This highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in the region. Read on to discover more about the details of these operations and the individuals involved.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 3, 2025, 15:04 IST

Significant Drug Seizures in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a significant operation, law enforcement officials apprehended four individuals and confiscated brown sugar valued at ₹40 lakh during raids conducted in the Balasore and Khurda districts of Odisha, as reported on Tuesday.

Following a tip-off, police and excise agents executed a raid late Monday night, resulting in the seizure of 145 grams of brown sugar from the Bhograi Jagannathpur Chak area, according to a police spokesperson.

Two suspects were taken into custody, and investigations are ongoing, the officer noted.

The estimated value of the seized drugs is around ₹15 lakh, along with ₹5,500 in cash found in their possession.

In a separate incident, authorities arrested two additional individuals and seized 258 grams of brown sugar worth approximately ₹25 lakh from the Chhannagiri Chhak area within the Jankia police jurisdiction in Khurda district on Monday.

Khurda Superintendent of Police Sagarika Nath stated, "We acted on a tip-off regarding drug peddlers traveling on a motorcycle. Our team promptly intercepted the vehicle around 7 am on Monday and seized the illegal substances."

The arrested individuals are both males, aged 20 and 22 years.