The police here arrested four persons, including a woman, on the charge of smuggling ganja to AP and seized the contraband of 77.5 kg.
A patrolling team comprising Adava IIC Anand Chandra Patra, SI Hrushikesh Panda and other staffs spotted the accused near the weekly market area of Paniganda village. They were waiting for a vehicle to transport the ganja. They were about to leave the spot when police nabbed them. The arrestees were identified as Ajay Nayak of Barihapada, Alok Paricha of Tala Dakarpanka, Shyama Raika and Rebati Parichja of Bariha village. They were forwarded to the R Udayagiri court.