Driver held for unauthorised transport of 15 tonnes of blue metal in Tirupattur
A 38-year-old driver was arrested in Tirupattur for the illegal transport of 15 tonnes of blue metal without valid permits. Police intercepted the lorry during a routine patrol aimed at curbing illegal mining and smuggling activities.
Why it matters
It highlights local law enforcement efforts to regulate industrial resource extraction and prevent illegal mining operations.
A 38-year-old driver was arrested by Natrampalli police near Jolarpet town on Tuesday for illegal transportation of 15 tonnes of blue metal without valid permit documents.
The police said the arrested person was identified as R. Kumar, a resident of Tirupattur. Initial inquiry revealed that special teams were formed in the district to prevent illegal sand mining, smuggling of ganja and other banned substances.
The police said a police team was on routine patrol near the railway station in Pachur village at Jolarpet town when they intercepted a lorry carrying loads of blue metal.
The police said Chittoor was a major site for stone quarries and crusher units for industrial purposes. The lorry was heading to Tirupattur to deliver the consignment at a private industrial unit when the police team intercepted it.
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