Rayagada: The Special Task Force (STF) of Crime Branch seized precious stones worth Rs 1.5 crore and arrested one person in Odisha’s Rayagada district today.

Following raid at a house in Jagannath Complex in Rayagada town, the STF seized 23 precious stones weighing 151 kg. The sleuths also arrested the person, Jitendra Kumar Behera from Bijabandali village in Ambadala whose house was raided in Rayagada town.

A police official said Jitendra has been staying in Rayagada town for past three years.

The STF seized a car bearing registration number OD18 G 3355 from the house of Jitendra.