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Crime
Odisha Excise Department Seizes Rs 5.10 Cr Illicit Goods, Arrests 470 in Five Days
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 11:16 AM
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The Odisha Excise Department reported confiscating contraband worth Rs 5.10 crore and arresting 470 suspects within a five‑day crackdown ahead of the festive season.
The Odisha Excise Department launched an intensive operation over a five‑day period as the state approached its major festive celebrations. Officials targeted illegal trade networks that were believed to be supplying contraband ahead of the holiday rush.
During the crackdown, department teams seized goods estimated at Rs 5.10 crore and placed 470 individuals in custody. The seized items were recorded as illicit merchandise, underscoring the scale of the underground market operating in the state.
Department officials said the operation aimed to curb the flow of illegal products that threaten public health and revenue. They added that continued vigilance will be maintained to prevent similar activities during future festive periods.
The seizure marks one of the largest enforcement actions by the state’s excise authorities in recent years, reflecting a broader push to strengthen law‑enforcement coordination across Odisha.
During the crackdown, department teams seized goods estimated at Rs 5.10 crore and placed 470 individuals in custody. The seized items were recorded as illicit merchandise, underscoring the scale of the underground market operating in the state.
Department officials said the operation aimed to curb the flow of illegal products that threaten public health and revenue. They added that continued vigilance will be maintained to prevent similar activities during future festive periods.
The seizure marks one of the largest enforcement actions by the state’s excise authorities in recent years, reflecting a broader push to strengthen law‑enforcement coordination across Odisha.