Police seize 1.5 quintals of ganja in Mayurbhanj pursuit
Bhanjpur police detained three people and recovered cash after chasing a vehicle near Laxmiposi in Mayurbhanj district.
Bhanjpur police intercepted a vehicle near Laxmiposi in Mayurbhanj district following a high-speed chase, according to Pragativadi. Officers recovered 1.5 quintals of ganja and several lakhs of rupees in cash during the operation.
The pursuit began after police received a tip-off about the illegal transport of drugs. Law enforcement officers chased the suspect vehicle as it tried to escape, eventually cornering the car near Laxmiposi.
Three people travelling in the car have been detained by the Bhanjpur police for interrogation. Officials stated that one of the detainees is from neighbouring West Bengal.
Authorities are investigating a possible inter-state drug trafficking connection. Further enquiries are being conducted to determine the origin and the intended destination of the contraband.