In a significant crackdown on narcotics trafficking, officials from the excise department in Odisha successfully intercepted a drug deal and seized a substantial quantity of brown sugar in one of Bhubaneswar's upscale neighborhoods.
Targeted Operation Nets Contraband and Culprits
The enforcement action unfolded on Saturday in the Forest Park area, a prime locality in the state capital. Acting on specific intelligence regarding the movement of drug peddlers, a team of excise sleuths conducted a swift and precise operation. The raid resulted in the confiscation of approximately 265 grams of the banned substance, brown sugar, and the immediate apprehension of three suspects at the scene.
Identities of the Accused Revealed
The individuals taken into custody were identified by the authorities. They are Sukant Nayak (36), a resident of Bhimpur; Santosh Nayak (33) from Janla; and Devi Prasad Das (30) of Bhimtangi. Following their arrest, the due process of law was set in motion without delay.
Court Proceedings and Official Statement
Later on the same day, the trio was formally presented before the district and sessions court in Bhubaneswar. This step underscores the department's commitment to a prompt legal follow-up on such cases.
Commenting on the successful operation, Excise Superintendent Debasis Patel provided details on the intelligence-driven approach. "We received credible intel inputs about the movement of smugglers in these areas. Acting swiftly on this information, our team intercepted them and recovered the contraband," Patel stated, highlighting the proactive measures taken by his unit.
A Continued Fight Against Drug Menace
This seizure and the subsequent arrests are part of the ongoing efforts by the state's excise and police departments to curb the smuggling and distribution of illicit drugs in urban and semi-urban areas. Operations like these in prominent city localities send a strong message about zero tolerance for drug-related activities. The authorities have reiterated their focus on dismantling supply chains and bringing those involved in the narcotics trade to justice.
