India, Dec. 20 -- Odisha Police seized 26 kg of cannabis and arrested two drug peddlers in Gajapati district, officials said on Saturday.

Accused persons from Madhya Pradesh The arrested persons have been identified as Vikash Kathuas and Ritu Meena, both residents of Madhya Pradesh.

Cannabis being transported to Madhya Pradesh According to police sources, the accused were transporting the contraband in a car from the Nalaghat locality with the intention of supplying it to Madhya Pradesh.

Tip-off leads to seizure Acting on a specific tip-off, personnel of Adava Police Station intercepted the vehicle near Nalaghat village and recovered 26 kg of cannabis from the possession of the two accused.

Case registered under relevant sections Poli...