Police seized 500 kg gutkha in 32 gunny bags

Two persons were arrested by Amballur police for possession of 500 kg of gutkha that were packed in 32 gunny bags when police intercepted a SUV at the toll plaza near Vaniyambadi in Tirupattur on Chennai – Bengaluru Highway (NH 44) on Tuesday.

The arrested persons were identified as K. Dhilip (21) and V. Ramesh (45), both from Tripattur. Based on a tipoff, a police team of Amballur police was conducting the vehicle check at the toll plaza. When they noticed a SUV, they tried to stop the vehicle but it went fast.

After a brief chase, police managed to halt the vehicle some distance away from the toll plaza. Two persons were arrested by the police team.

Initial inquiry found that the consignment was coming from Karnataka through Krishnagiri district to sell them in Vellore, Arcot, Arani and Tiruvannamalai towns in retail. A case has been registered by Amballur police. Arrested persons were lodged at sub-jail in Tirupattur town. Police also seized the car. A probe is underway.