Udala, Mar 25: In a dramatic late-night raid, police in Udala uncovered a massive stash of cash and smuggled foreign liquor from the residence of a local youth, raising suspicions of illegal trade activities.

According to reports, the raid took place in Teldihudi village, targeting the house of one Debendra Behera, who was suspected of being involved in drug trafficking.

While police did not recover any narcotics, they seized a significant quantity of foreign liquor stored inside the house. The discovery shocked officers, who then conducted a deeper search of the premises.

During the raid, police found, cash amounting to more than Rs 6.6 lakh inside locked boxes and containers.

Officials believe the money may be linked to illicit trade, possibly involving drugs or smuggling networks.

Though no drugs were recovered during the operation, authorities suspect Behera’s involvement in illegal activities due to the large sums of unaccounted cash and contraband liquor.

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The accused was immediately arrested, and police have begun intensive interrogation to trace the source of the money and the network behind the smuggling.

Police officials stated that investigations are ongoing and further arrests may follow as they unravel the extent of the illegal trade.