Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Police in Cuttack district seized 46 grams of brown sugar along with Rs 1.90 lakh in cash during a raid in the Patrakana area under Niali police station limits on Saturday. A couple was arrested in connection with the case, while their son is currently absconding.

According to police, the raid was carried out following due procedure under the NDPS Act after receiving information about illegal drug trade in the area. During the operation, brown sugar and cash were recovered from the residence of the accused.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Madhia Mohanty of Patrakana and his wife. Police said their son managed to flee during the raid and efforts are underway to trace and apprehend him.

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