The three alleged smugglers had been absconding since the last one year.
The accused were identified as Atala Bihari Digal (24) of Kelapada, Arakhita Barika (37) of Gurupada and Kabiraj Kanhara (30) of Behengia village, according to the officer-in-charge, Phiringia police station, Dhiren Behera.