Rs 10 crore worth of cannabis seized, truck driver arrested in Odisha

In a significant development, cops in Odisha's Koraput district successfully intercepted a smuggling operation involving cannabis being transported from the Buding forests to Rajasthan. The operation unfolded following intelligence received by the Koraput Padua Police.

The raid team intercepted the significant consignment concealed within a truck masquerading as a plant saplings carrier.

Smuggling Through Deception

Police acted swiftly upon receiving a tip-off and intercepted an Eicher truck, falsely claiming to carry saplings. Upon closer inspection, law enforcement officials discovered cannabis with a local market value exceeding Rs 3 crore. It is estimated that the consignment’s value could reach over Rs 10 crore in other states.

Ongoing Investigation

The truck's driver was detained at the scene, although other individuals involved in the transport managed to evade capture. The police are continuing their investigation into this sophisticated smuggling network, which they believe operates across state lines, with efforts underway to apprehend all parties involved.

Drug trafficking modus operandi

This incident highlights the sophisticated methods employed by drug traffickers who disguise illegal shipments as legitimate agricultural produce, presenting ongoing challenges for law enforcement agencies working to curb drug smuggling activities.