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’s police are set to destroy all seized cannabis stored in police facilities this year, as part of a comprehensive anti-drug initiative aimed at addressing storage issues and enhancing security.
A 45-year-old man was brutally murdered in Bhubaneswar after a dispute over drug-related debts, highlighting the ongoing drug issues in the area.
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