Odisha Police Bust Mobile Hashish Oil Unit in Malkangiri

Overview

• Malkangiri police intercepted a vehicle near Essar Chakk and seized about 800 litres of solvents used to make hashish oil.
• Officers also recovered 50 kilograms of marijuana, two litres of finished oil, and specialised extraction gear from the mobile setup.
• Investigators say the syndicate planned a fixed-site unit in Chitrakonda but switched to a lab-on-wheels to avoid detection.
• The vehicle carried a falsified registration and its driver fled into nearby forest, with police teams now pursuing suspects.
• Officials say the chemicals could have yielded oil worth roughly Rs 100 crore, a sign that traffickers favor smaller, easier-to-hide loads.