Bhubaneswar: Strict action has been taken to curb the sale and consumption of various narcotics in Bhubaneswar Urban Police District (UPD). While efforts are being made at the police station level against this drug trade, POPD and Team-60 formed under “Operation White Spider” are also keeping a close watch.
During the period of July 2024, total five numbers of sale of Brown Sugar cases were registered. In this period, a total of 11 drug peddlers were arrested with the seizure of 55 Grams 990 mg of contraband Brown Sugar, Cash of Rs. 2,84,100/-, seven Mobile Phones and six two-wheelers from their possession.
Similarly, in this period three of sale of illegal Ganja cases were registered. A total of eight accused persons were arrested with a seizure of 41 kg 700 grams of marijuana (Ganja), Cash of Rs. 920/-, three Mobile Phones and one of four-wheeler from their possession.
Operation White Spider, was started in August 2021. Total 65 drug peddlers were arrested and forwarded to court in 35 cases of selling illegal Brown Sugar this year from January to July-2024, with the seizure of total 543 grams 290 ml of contraband Brown Sugar, Cash of Rs. 6,65,625/-, 24 Mobile Phones, 26 to-wheelers and three four-wheelers from them.
Similarly, from January 1 to July 31, a total of 38 cases related to the sale of illegal Ganja have been registered and a total of 66 accused persons have been arrested with the seizure of 5 quintal 39 kg 820 grams of contraband Ganja, Cash of Rs.1,58,760/-, 19 Mobile Phones, six two-wheelers, one three wheeler and seven four wheelers.
All total 133 accused persons have been arrested and forwarded to the court in 74 illegal selling of Brown Sugar and Ganja Cases. A WhatsApp number- 7077798111 has been issued by Bhubaneswar City Police for public to provide information about illegal drug dealing as well as to focus on criminal activities. Information provided by informants will be kept confidential at all times.
