Odisha Police Enhancing Strategies to Combat Emerging Crimes, Says DGP
Odisha’s law enforcement is bolstering its resources to address rising crime trends, particularly cyber fraud and drug trafficking, according to DGP Vinaytosh Mishra.
Odisha’s law enforcement is bolstering its resources to address rising crime trends, particularly cyber fraud and drug trafficking, according to DGP Vinaytosh Mishra.
The Enforcement Directorate has launched raids on the residence of Neetu Bai in Nanakramguda as part of an ongoing investigation into money laundering linked to her alleged ganja smuggling activities.
In a recent anti-drug operation, Kerala police seized more than 53 kg of cannabis in Olavakkode and detained six individuals from Odisha.
The Special Task Force of Odisha has successfully apprehended three individuals involved in a cannabis trafficking network connected to Rajasthan, marking a significant step in their fight against drug-related crimes.
A drug trafficker from Bihar was apprehended in Jamshedpur while transporting 33 kg of cannabis, valued at approximately Rs 16 lakh.
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Odisha police apprehended Rupesh Pradhan, the ninth suspect linked to a cannabis smuggling syndicate, while confiscating assets worth Rs 4 crore.
Odisha police convened a virtual meeting to enhance cooperation among eastern states in addressing organized crime and preventing left-wing extremism resurgence.
Authorities in Telangana confiscated 237 kg of ganja valued at approximately Rs 1.185 crore from a truck, leading to the arrest of two individuals involved in the drug smuggling operation.
A recent report reveals that Assam has the highest number of drug trafficking arrests in eastern and northeastern India, while Odisha leads the nation in ganja seizures.
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force has arrested Ajit Kumar, an inter-state narcotics trafficker, and seized 200 kg of cannabis valued at Rs 52 lakh.
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