Police seize 450 kg gutka in car near Chengam

Police in Tiruvannamalai seized 450 kg of gutka from a car after the driver abandoned the vehicle during a surprise check. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the suspects involved.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to curb the illegal trade of banned tobacco products in the region.
Around 450 kg of gutka was seized at a police check post in Kariyamangalam village near Chengam town in Tiruvannamalai on Tuesday.
The police said that based on orders of the Superintendent of Police R. Uthayakumar, a special team conducted a surprise check at the check post on Cuddalore–Chittoor Highway.
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