Man arrested with 39,000 packets of banned tobacco products in Keralam’s Thrissur
Police in Kerala’s Thrissur district detained a man after a raid uncovered 39,000 packets of illegal tobacco concealed in 52 sacks inside a pickup truck. The excise authorities, conducting Operation Toofan, seized the contraband and charged the suspect with possession of prohibited tobacco products, highlighting ongoing enforcement against smuggling in the state. The seizure underscores the state's anti-smuggling drive.