100 kg of gutka seized in Chennai suburb
The Hindu
The Thirumullaivoyal police on Thursday (September 5, 2024) arrested two persons for allegedly smuggling gutka, a banned tobacco product, from a neighbouring state for the purpose of sale in Chennai, and recovered 100 kg of contraband from them.
The Thirumullaivoyal police on Thursday (September 5, 2024) arrested two persons for allegedly smuggling gutka, a banned tobacco product, from a neighbouring state for the purpose of sale in Chennai. About 100 kg of contraband was recovered from them.
Following a tip-off about the alleged smuggling, the inspector of the Thirumullaivoyal police station and his team conducted vehicle checks in the area. At 5.30 a.m., the team intercepted a car with a Gujarat registration plate. On conducting a search, they found 100 kg of gutka concealed in the car.
The police arrested two persons – Deepa Ram, 23, and Manohar Lal, 34, who are natives of Rajasthan – for allegedly transporting the contraband for sale in the city. Further investigation is underway.
Ranya Rao, caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, claimed innocence, but agencies suspect syndicate involvement.
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