Bastar police seize 476 kg cannabis worth ₹2.38 crore

Jagdalpur | Desk: In a major crackdown on inter-state drug trafficking, the Bastar Police intercepted a massive consignment of cannabis (ganja) being smuggled from Odisha to Uttar Pradesh. Acting on precise intelligence, Jagdalpur police established strategic checkpoints across the Bastar region, successfully stopping the suspect vehicles and seizing 476 kilograms of high-grade cannabis.

The seized contraband has an estimated market value of approximately ₹2.38 crore.

During the operation, law enforcement officers taken seven suspects into custody. Police also seized a Tata Pickup truck and a motorcycle used to execute the illegal transport.

Focus on uncovering the supply chain

Interrogations are currently underway as investigators work to map out the entire smuggling network. Police are focusing on identifying the key suppliers based in Odisha and the intended receivers in Uttar Pradesh.

Authorities are also investigating the roles of other associates involved in the illicit operation, aiming to dismantle the full chain from sourcing and transportation to final distribution. Additionally, police are verifying the ownership records of the seized vehicles to determine how they were procured and deployed for smuggling.