Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Bargarh police have busted an interstate gang involved in illegal drug trafficking and arms smuggling, informed the Superintendent of Police Prahalad Sahai Meena on Monday.

Based on credible intelligence regarding the transportation, possession, and sale of illegal cough syrup and firearms, a major operation was launched under the direct supervision of the Bargarh SP.

The Bargarh police formed seven police teams comprising officers from Attabira, Rural, Sadar, Town, Bijepur Police Stations, and the Special Squad and deployed to conduct simultaneous raids at multiple locations across the district.

Following the raids, the cops have arrested 15 accused persons, including three from neighbouring Chhattisgarh, eight belonging to Bargarh dis

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