Bhubaneswar, June 14 -- The Excise Department seized 370 kilograms of ganja on Sunday from Bhaler Chhak on the outskirts of Bolangir town and arrested two persons belonging to Jharkhand in connection with the case.

Acting on a tip-off, the Odisha excise team intercepted a car carrying the contraband during transportation. Upon inspection, officials recovered the large quantity of ganja (cannabis) concealed inside the vehicle. The two accused were taken into custody and are being questioned as part of an ongoing probe.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the illegal consignment was being transported from Kandhamal district and was likely destined for Mumbai. Officials have launched a further probe to identify other persons involved i...