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Crime
₹1.85 Crore Hydroponic Ganja Seized at Bhubaneswar Airport
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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Police at Bhubaneswar Airport confiscated hydroponic cannabis worth ₹1.85 crore during a routine inspection of cargo arriving from abroad.
In a significant drug‑control operation, officers from the Odisha Police seized hydroponic cannabis worth approximately ₹1.85 crore at Bhubaneswar Airport. The confiscation occurred during a routine inspection of cargo arriving from overseas.
The seized plant material was identified as hydroponically grown, indicating a sophisticated cultivation method that allows for rapid production and higher yields. Authorities have not disclosed the exact country of origin, but the operation is part of a broader effort to curb the import of illicit drugs into the state.
The police spokesperson stated that the seized goods were intercepted before they could reach the domestic market. Investigations are underway to trace the supply chain and identify the individuals involved in the importation.
This incident underscores the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking in Odisha and highlights the vigilance of airport security and customs officials in preventing the entry of contraband.
The seized cannabis will be processed under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and the case will be forwarded to the appropriate investigative agencies for further action.
The seized plant material was identified as hydroponically grown, indicating a sophisticated cultivation method that allows for rapid production and higher yields. Authorities have not disclosed the exact country of origin, but the operation is part of a broader effort to curb the import of illicit drugs into the state.
The police spokesperson stated that the seized goods were intercepted before they could reach the domestic market. Investigations are underway to trace the supply chain and identify the individuals involved in the importation.
This incident underscores the ongoing challenge of drug trafficking in Odisha and highlights the vigilance of airport security and customs officials in preventing the entry of contraband.
The seized cannabis will be processed under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and the case will be forwarded to the appropriate investigative agencies for further action.