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Odisha Excise Team Seizes Rs 1 Crore Silver Haul in Sambalpur

The 110-kilogram consignment remains impounded under a joint excise and GST investigation into its source and distribution network.

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Overview

  • During a routine anti-smuggling check near Sason tollgate in Rengali, officials discovered 110 kg of silver hidden in a specially built compartment of an SUV.
  • The recovered silver biscuits have an estimated market value of around Rs 1 crore and were handed over to GST authorities for further examination.
  • Two individuals connected to the vehicle have been detained and are undergoing questioning as part of the preliminary probe.
  • Investigators suspect the operation was run by an organized smuggling racket and are reviewing transport documents and intended recipients across state lines.
  • The seizure highlights a growing trend of employing custom-built concealment methods and reflects intensified highway patrols targeting precious metals trafficking.