Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1757258396.webp
In a significant anti-narcotics operation, the Excise Department Flying Squad seized around 385 grams of heroin on Sunday near Manguli Chhak on the outskirts of Cuttack City.
One person has been arrested in connection with the case. The accused has been identified as Jagannath Jena, a resident of Angul district.
According to official sources, Jena was transporting the contraband when the Excise team conducted the raid and apprehended him. The seized heroin is estimated to be worth over Rs 38 lakh in the open illegal market.
The Excise Commissioner's office confirmed the seizure and stated that further investigation is underway...