Law student found involved in brown sugar trafficking in Bhubaneswar; drugs worth Rs 27 lakh seized

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking in the state capital, the Khordha district Excise officials busted a brown sugar racket operating in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

As many as three persons, including a law student, who was allegedly the kingpin of the operation, were arrested in connection with the incident.

According to official sources, the Excise officials seized 265 grams of brown sugar from the Biju Patnaik International Airport area in Bhubaneswar during a special operation. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth around Rs 27 lakh.

Investigations revealed that the accused were procuring brown sugar from Khordha and supplying it across various parts of Bhubaneswar. The gang had reportedly turned the Forest Park and Airport areas into their regular meeting and distribution hubs.

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The law student, identified as the master supplier of the racket, allegedly coordinated the drug trade through WhatsApp groups, using digital platforms to manage orders and distribution networks discreetly.

Following the arrest of the three accused, the Excise Department has intensified its investigation to uncover the wider network linked to the brown sugar racket. Officials are probing possible links to other suppliers and distributors operating in and around the capital city.