Koraput: Lamtaput police on Sunday seized over 809 kg of Ganja near Changudipada Chhak in Koraput district and apprehended two persons in this connection.
The accused have been identified as Jaswant Singh and Harendra Singh. They are native of Uttar Pradesh.
On basis of reliable information, the Lamptaput police got information about the movement of the suspicious articles. A team led by SI Dilip Pradhan and ASI Maheshwar Kishani intercepted a Eicher near Changudipada Chhak and conducted a raid.
During the raid, they seized 809 kg 600 gm of contraband worth 80 lakhs from their possession and seized two mobile phones and other documents.
The ganja was illegally transported from Badel area of Koraput district to Uttar Pradesh.
Later, the Machkund police registered a case and have started a probe into the matter.
Ms Kalinga