Mon Nov 11 14:42:51 UTC 2024: ## Police Seize ₹3.5 Lakh Worth of Contraband Gutkha in Krishnagiri

**KRISHNAGIRI, November 11, 2024:** Krishnagiri police on Monday seized 500 kg of contraband gutkha from a luxury vehicle intercepted near the Singarapettai checkpost. The vehicle, driven by Amarpreet Singh from Punjab, was en route from Bengaluru to Tiruchi.

Acting on a tip-off, Singarapettai police stopped the vehicle and discovered the haul concealed in white sacks inside the car. The seized gutkha, valued at approximately ₹3.5 lakh, consisted of various brands.

This seizure highlights the ongoing efforts of the police to curb the illegal trade of gutkha, which is banned in several states including Tamil Nadu.

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