Thoothukudi Q branch police seize 1,260 kg of beedi leaves
Thoothukudi police seized 1,260 kg of beedi leaves intended for smuggling into Sri Lanka after discovering them in a van at Inigo Nagar beach. The suspects fled the scene, and the case has been handed over to the Customs department for further investigation.
Why it matters
This seizure reflects ongoing efforts to curb illegal cross-border trade and smuggling activities in coastal regions.
Thoothukudi Q branch police have seized 1,260 kg of beedi leaves intended for smuggling to Sri Lanka.
Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted patrol at Inigo Nagar beach area early on Saturday and found a mini load van carrying 36 bundles of beedi leaves each weighing around 35 kg. However, the suspects involved in the smuggling operation fled the scene.
The Q branch police seized the beedi leaves and the vehicle used for transportation and handed them to the Customs department. Further investigation is on.
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