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NewsTrafficking3 November 2026

Bhanjpur police seize 1.5 quintals of ganja from a car after a chase near Laxmiposi in Mayurbhanj and detain three people

Pragativadi reported that Bhanjpur police, on a tip-off about drug transport, chased a car and intercepted it near Laxmiposi in Mayurbhanj district. The article says police seized 1.5 quintals of ganja and cash of several lakh rupees, and that three people travelling in the car were detained for questioning. It reports that officials said one of the three came from neighbouring West Bengal.

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PlaceMayurbhanjOdishaIndia

AgencyBhanjpur Police

Approximate location21.94, 86.72

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2026-11-03 Trafficking Bhanjpur police seize 1.5 quintals of ganja from a car after a chase near Laxmiposi in Mayurbhanj and detain three people Pragativadi reported that Bhanjpur police, on a tip-off about drug transport, chased a car and intercepted it near Laxmiposi in Mayurbhanj district. The article says police seized 1.5 quintals of ganja and cash of several lakh rupees, and that three people travelling in the car were detained for questioning. It reports that officials said one of the three came from neighbouring West Bengal. https://pragativadi.com/baripada-ganja-seizure-car-chase-yields-arrests/ India Odisha Mayurbhanj 21° 56' 24.00" N, 86° 43' 12.00" E administrative seat Bhanjpur Police