390 kg of gutkha seized in Villupuram, three held
Police in Villupuram, India, intercepted a car from Bengaluru and seized 390 kg of illegal gutkha and tobacco products. Three individuals from Uttar Pradesh were arrested in connection with the smuggling operation.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to curb the distribution of banned tobacco products in India.
The police seized 390 kg of gutkha and banned tobacco products, being smuggled in a car, and arrested three persons at Arunkurukkai in Villupuram district on Wednesday.
Following a tip-off, a team was conducting vehicle checks at Arunkurukkai when they intercepted a car from Bengaluru. After a search, the police personnel found 390 kg of gutkha packed in gunny bags in the vehicle and seized them.
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