Gutkha items seized in Namakkal
Food Safety Department officials in Namakkal district seized two tonnes of illegal gutkha from a warehouse near Tiruchengode. Local police have registered a case and are currently investigating the warehouse owner.
Why it matters
The seizure highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to curb the distribution of banned tobacco products, which pose significant public health risks.
Food Safety Department officials seized two tonnes of gutkha from a warehouse at T. Goundanpalayam near Tiruchengode in Namakkal district on Saturday evening. The search was based on a tip-off. The Kokkarayanpettai police registered a case and were inquiring with the warehouse owner, identified as Thangavel, and his family members.
The report is a factual summary of a law enforcement action.
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