Bhubaneswar(Newshub Desk ): The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha police has arrested a suspected drug peddler and seized 263 grams of brown sugar in a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking.
Acting on intelligence inputs, the STF conducted a raid and apprehended the accused, whose identity remains undisclosed. The seized contraband has an estimated street value of several lakhs.
Officials revealed that the arrested individual was part of a larger drug syndicate operating across multiple districts.
Authorities emphasised their commitment to intensifying efforts against the illegal drug trade in the state. Further investigations are underway to trace the supply chain and identify other culprits linked to the network.
With drug-related crimes on the rise, Odisha STF has been conducting systematic operations to curb narcotics trafficking. This latest seizure is a significant victory in the ongoing battle against the illegal drug trade.
