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**RSASTF Nabs 15 Red Sanders Smugglers in Andhra Pradesh**

**RAYACHOTI, INDIA – September 11, 2025** – The Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force (RSASTF) apprehended 15 smugglers and seized 15 logs of red sanders wood during a combing operation in the Sanipaya forest ranges of Annamayya district on Thursday. The RSASTF also confiscated two vehicles used in the illegal operation.

According to officials, the task force intercepted vehicles near Appayyagaripalli while the smugglers were actively loading the red sanders. While the suspects attempted to escape, RSASTF operatives successfully apprehended the entire group.

Those arrested are reportedly local residents of the Annamayya and Chittoor districts. The seized logs and vehicles have been transported to the RSASTF police station in Tirupati. Deputy Superintendent of Police V. Srinivasa Reddy and Assistant Conservator of Forests J. Srinivas have initiated further interrogation of the accused.

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