Kadapa police arrest nine in major red sanders smuggling bust
Nine police officers were arrested in Kadapa after a major smuggling operation involving red sandalwood logs was uncovered. Authorities seized 87 logs, totaling 1.810 metric tonnes, and confiscated five four‑wheel‑drive vehicles used to transport the timber. The bust highlights ongoing efforts to curb illegal trade in the region. The operation was coordinated by the district crime branch and involved coordination with state forest officials.