The Brahmapur police arrested 26 criminals and 19 warrantees, who had been absconding in various cases, after conducting raids at various places here on Monday.
Under the direction of SP Ashis Singh, various police stations under the Brahmapur police district conducted the raids within 24 hours and arrested 45 criminals altogether. The 19 warrantees were forwarded to court later. Of the 26 arrested, eight were hardcore criminals.
The Sadar police alone arrested 11 criminals on the day while they were planning for a robbery near a liquor depot at lochapada. The cops also seized two bombs and other weapons from their possessions. Similarly, several history-sheeters and warrantees were arrested from Gosani Nugaoan and Badabazaar police station areas. live bombs, swords, mobile phones and iron rods were seized from their possessions, police said.
The manhunt drive would continue, said SP Singh.