
Couple Arrested with 9 Kg Ganja in Rourkela; Bike Seized
Rourkela, June 20 (SatyaNewsAlert): In a crackdown on illegal narcotics trafficking, the Plant Site Police on Friday arrested a couple for allegedly transporting ganja and seized 9 kilograms of the contraband from their possession.
According to police sources, acting on reliable information, a police team conducted a raid near the Eidgah Maidan on Mahatab Road and intercepted the accused while they were allegedly carrying the ganja.
The arrested persons have been identified as Laxman Kumar Bhoi and his wife. During the operation, police recovered and seized 9 kg of ganja along with the motorcycle allegedly used for transporting the contraband.
Following their arrest, both accused were produced before a local court on Friday.
Police officials stated that the Plant Site Police Station will continue its special drive against drug trafficking and illegal narcotics activities in the city. Further investigation into the case is underway.