Record Seizure of Ganja by Odisha Police in 2023
Bureau,Odishabarta
Bhubaneswar,19/01/24:In the year 2023, Odisha Police seized 1850 Quintals (185 Tons) of Ganja in 1163 cases and arrested more than 1600 accused involved in Ganja peddling/ trading. (This is Odisha police’s exclusive figure, seizure of other departments like Excise etc. not included.)
This is the highest seizure of Ganja by Odisha Police in one year so far.
This is probably the highest seizure of Ganza in the country in 2023 by any state. Though the NCB data has not been received yet for state wise seizure.
TOP FIVE DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR-2023
| Sl. No. | District | No. of Case Regd. | Seizure Quantity |
| Boudh | 137 | 435 Qtl. | |
| Malkangiri | 166 | 355 Qtl. | |
| Kandhamal | 184 | 337 Qtl. | |
| Gajapati | 73 | 234 Qtl. | |
| Koraput | 136 | 202 Qtl. |
