Two youths from Rajasthan held with 300 kg of banned tobacco goods near Madurai
Police in Madurai arrested two youths from Rajasthan for smuggling 300 kg of banned tobacco products. The suspects were intercepted in an SUV with a fake registration number near the Kathapatti toll plaza.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb the illegal trade of banned substances across state borders.
Two youths from Rajasthan, M. Dilipkumar, 28, and J. Nikilesh Singh, 23, have been arrested here for allegedly smuggling 300 kg of banned tobacco goods.
Acting on tip-off, a special police team intercepted a sports utility vehicle (SUV) during a vehicle check near Kathapatti toll plaza on Tiruchi-Madurai Highway at Melur. The police found 300 kg of different varieties of banned tobacco goods in the vehicle that had a fake registration number.
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