Illegal drug trade busted at Paan shop, Special Crime Unit conducts raid in Bhubaneswar

A day after excise officials busted a network that was selling liquor in cold drink bottles, the Special Crime Unit has uncovered an illegal cannabis trade operating under the guise of a paan shop in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

Acting on a tip-off, law enforcement officials conducted a surprise raid, exposing a well-organised network involved in the distribution of ganja (cannabis) and other narcotic substances.

“We have got an input. We have not seized much quantity of ganja but cigarette rolls have been seized. We will try to bust the entire network,” said Anup Kanungo, head of the Special Crime Unit.

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Crime Unit Nabs Drug Peddlers

During the raid, the Special Crime Unit apprehended several individuals involved in the illicit trade. The operation witnessed intense efforts by law enforcement, as officers pursued and nabbed the accused, who initially attempted to evade arrest.

Seizure of Large Quantities of Ganja and Cigarettes

Upon searching the paan shop, authorities seized a significant quantity of ganja, along with illegal cigarettes and other drug-related paraphernalia. The recovery of these substances indicates the extent of the drug network operating in the area.

Multiple Youths Taken into Custody

Following the raid, the police detained multiple youths suspected to be linked to the drug trade. They were taken for interrogation, and further investigations are underway to identify additional members of the illegal operation.

This crackdown highlights the Special Crime Unit’s commitment to curbing drug trafficking, ensuring stricter measures against those involved in illegal narcotics distribution.