Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- Huge amount of adulterated country-made liquor along with other raw ingredients worth around Rs 17 lakh were seized during a joint crackdown by the Excise Department and Odisha Police in Ganjam district on Saturday.

As per reports, the illegal operation, manufacturing and distribution of country-made liquor was disrupted by the local authorities. The coordinated effort between the Excise Department and local police led to a major bust in the Patrapur area, operating under the jurisdiction of the Jarada police station.

The raid targeted several locations in proximity to the villages of Mashani Bada, Tadakasahi, Haripur, and Thangam. Investigations unveiled significant quantities of unauthorised liquor production o...