In a major success, Gajapati Police busted a massive drug racket and arrested 26 persons, including seven women in R Udayagiri on Monday (Aug 23). During the operation, police seized 2100 kg ganja (21 quintal) estimated to be worth over Rs 1.5 Crore.

Acting on a tip off, R.Udayagiri Police led by Gajapati SP conducted multiple raids at various spots. During the raids, the police intercepted as many as 4 vehicles and seized 21 quintals of ganja.

The contraband item was allegedly being transported to Punjab and Haryana. Among the arrested, the four vehicle drivers hail from Padmapur area under Rayagada district while the others are from Punjab and Haryana.

The arrested persons had allegedly collected the contraband from various areas under R.Udayagiri Police Station and were attempting to smuggle it to other states.