Mumbai, Feb 09: The Samta Nagar Police on Monday seized illegal gutkha worth Rs 58 lakh from a container intercepted in the city following a tip-off.
Container intercepted after tip-off
Police were alerted that a container carrying banned gutkha had crossed the Dahisar check post and was heading towards Mumbai. Acting on the information, a police team traced and stopped the container lorry, bearing registration number MH 43 BG 4150, near the police station around 5 am.
Banned brands recovered
During a search, officers found a large quantity of banned gutkha brands, including Vimal, Rajnigandha, Ramniwas, Rajshree, RMD, Signature and Kamla Pasand, concealed in multiple sacks.
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Driver detained, probe underway
The lorry driver has been detained for questioning, and efforts are underway to identify the suppliers behind the illegal trade. Gutkha is banned across Maharashtra, but police say 10 to 20 trucks carrying the contraband enter Mumbai daily from Rajasthan and other states.
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