Banned tobacco products seized
Police in Wayanad, Kerala, seized 6,400 sachets of banned tobacco products hidden in a secret floor chamber of a private residence. One individual has been arrested in connection with the illegal contraband.
Why it matters
The seizure highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to curb the distribution of prohibited substances.
The police on Friday (July 3, 2026) seized a huge cache of banned tobacco products concealed in a secret chamber inside a house at Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad. The Sulthan Bathery police arrested Harris, 39, of Beenachi in connection with the case.
The report is a straightforward account of a police operation.
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