Odisha: Snake venom worth Rs 1.3 crore seized; 6 held

The forest department of Odisha on Saturday busted a racket selling snake venom worth over Rs 1.3 crore and arrested six people, including a woman, involved in the crime.

The forest department of Odisha on Saturday busted a racket selling snake venom worth over Rs 1.3 crore and arrested six people, including a woman, involved in the crime, an official said. The police also seized 1.3 litre venom sealed in two bottles from three accused, he said. The accused were trying to sell the venom for Rs 10 lakh, the official added. An investigation has been initiated in the case.