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.DistrictNo. of Case Regd.Seizure Quantity
 Boudh137435 Qtl.
 Malkangiri166355 Qtl.
 Kandhamal184337 Qtl.
 Gajapati73234 Qtl.
 Koraput136202 Qtl.