Bhubaneswar, Sept. 5 -- Reaffirming its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against illicit liquor and narcotics, the Excise Department of Odisha has launched a massive statewide crackdown from September 1.
According to official sources, the department has achieved significant results in just the last four days.
During this period, enforcement teams detected 902 cases, arrested 511 persons, and made seizures valued at Rs.3.91 crore.
The drive also led to the registration of 29 NDPS cases, resulting in the seizure of 320 kg of ganja and 560 grams of brown sugar.
On September 4 alone, the department detected 254 cases, arrested 148 persons, and seized illicit liquor and drugs worth Rs.1.39 crore.This included 8 NDPS cases, with recoveri...