Bhubaneswar, Nov. 18 -- Koraput: In a major breakthrough, the district Police has busted an inter-State ganja smuggling racket and seized 322 kg of the contraband from near Shiva temple in Guneipada chhak here on Tuesday. Two peddlers reportedly residents of Raipur have also been arrested in this connection.

According to sources, based on information received regarding smuggling of the contraband from the Andhra borders, Koraput SP directed Nandapur SDPO to immediately look into the matter. As per the directive issued, a joint team of Machkund and Lamtaput Police launched patrolling in Guneipada area and intercepted the ganja-laden truck near Shiva temple late last night.

During the search, Police seized around 321.8 kg ganja stuffed in...