230 kg of gutkha seized, two held in Villupuram
Police in Villupuram, India, seized 230 kg of banned tobacco products known as gutkha from a car traveling from Bengaluru to Puducherry. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the smuggling operation.
Why it matters
It reflects local law enforcement efforts to curb the distribution of illegal substances and enforce regional health-related bans.
The police seized 230 kg of gutkha and banned tobacco products, which was being smuggled in a car, and arrested two persons at Janakipuram near Villupuram on Sunday.
Following a tip-off, a team was conducting vehicle checks at the Janakipuram bypass when they intercepted a car proceeding from Bengaluru to Puducherry. After a search, the police personnel found 230 kg of gutkha packed in gunny bags in the vehicle and seized them.
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