6 months ago
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Thoothukudi Q subdivision constabulary seized 60 bundles of beedi leaves weighing astir 1,800 kg intended for smuggling to Sri Lanka.
Acting connected a extremity off, the Q subdivision constabulary squad were connected a patrol astatine Pullaveli seashore nether the Authoor constabulary jurisdiction. The squad noticed a pick-up motortruck carrying bundles heading towards Pullaveli seashore. When the constabulary attempted to intercept the vehicle, the operator sped distant without stopping and drove towards the main roadworthy starring to Thoothukudi.
The Q subdivision squad pursued the conveyance and yet intercepted and stopped the motortruck adjacent Madathur junction, nether Thoothukudi Rural SIPCOT constabulary presumption limits.
Upon inspection, the constabulary recovered 60 bundles of beedi leaves, each weighing astir 30 kg, concealed wrong the vehicle.
The constabulary arrested the pick-up operator identified arsenic A. Mathiyalagan, 39 of Mullakadu and S. Muruga Prasad, 22 of Pottalkadu. They besides seized the conveyance and beedi leaves bundles.
The arrested individuals and seized conveyance and goods were handed implicit to the customs department. Further investigations are nether way.
