Odisha Police Launch Crackdown on Ganja Trafficking Networks

Odisha police have intensified a coordinated operation aimed at dismantling networks involved in the illegal cultivation, transport and sale of cannabis, commonly referred to as the “ganja mafia.” The crackdown involves multiple units of the state’s law‑enforcement agencies conducting raids, intercepting shipments and seizing contraband across several districts.\n\nAuthorities say the move is part of a broader effort to curb drug abuse and related criminal activity in the state. Police officials have highlighted the need to disrupt supply chains, arrest key operatives and destroy storage facilities to reduce the availability of the narcotic in local markets.\n\nKanak News Odisha reports that the police are continuously updating the public on the progress of the operation and have appealed for community cooperation, urging citizens to report suspicious activities linked to drug trafficking. The crackdown remains ongoing, with further actions expected as investigations uncover additional links in the smuggling network.