507 kg of gutkha seized in Villupuram, two held
Police in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, seized 507 kg of banned gutkha products from an SUV traveling from Bengaluru. Two individuals from Rajasthan were arrested in connection with the smuggling attempt.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb the illegal trade of banned tobacco products across state borders.
The police seized 507 kg of gutkha and banned tobacco products, being smuggled in a SUV, and arrested two persons at the Janakipuram bypass near Villupuram on Tuesday.
Following a tip-off, a team was conducting vehicle checks at the Janakipuram bypass when they intercepted a SUV from Bengaluru. After a search, the police personnel found 507 kg of gutkha packed in gunny bags in the vehicle and seized them.
The team arrested Dilip Bharathi, 30 and Dinesh Kumar, 22 of Rajasthan. A case has been registered.
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