The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police seized at least 2,000 kg of ganja in Rayagada.
As per a statement, this is the biggest seizure ever of ganja for the STF and one of the biggest seizure of the state in recenttime.
A raid was conducted on the basis of intelligence input at State Highway 5 near Tikarpada Harijan Sahi in the Muniguda area.
One 12-wheeler truck and other incriminating materials were seized from the spot.
"The drug peddlers have been identified and will be arrested soon," police said.
A case has been filed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and an investigation is underway.
( With inputs from ANI )
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