The Khariar police on Monday arrested four smugglers and seized about 25 kg of ganja from them near Guru Nanak Chowk of Khariar town in Nuapada district.
Earlier police got information that four person carrying a big bag and conversing in Hindi were looking for a vehicle to travel to Raipur. On suspicion, a police team led by Sub-Inspector Jitendra Nayak under instruction of Khariar PS IIC Kailash Sethi rushed to the spot and nabbed them. During the search, in which Khariar Additional Tehsildar Tapan Kumar Naik acted as Magistrate the contraband was recovered. Besides, three mobile phones and Rs 8,150 cash was also found in their possession.