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Gutkha sale: Godown owners, shopkeepers held, 3.5 tonnes seized
Police seized 3.5 tonnes of gutkha from a godown near Kancheepuram, and arrested a group of 10 men on Friday. The arrested persons were identified as Thirupathi (38) and his brother Mohan (35), who have been supplying the banned tobacco product all over TN for several years. Besides, eight persons who used to buy the banned product in bulk were also nabbed.
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Two days ago, the district Food Safety department officials caught two men selling gutkha at their shops in Guduvanchery-Nillikuppam road. They seized 50 kg gutkha and sealed both the shops.
Later, during inquiry, they found both of them bought it from Selvam in Saidapet. When the Saidapet police nabbed Selvam and questioned him, they found he was getting gutkha from a godown in Kancheepuram.
Soon, the Adayar Deputy Commissioner formed a special team to investigate the case. On Friday, the special team, along with the Baluchetty Chatiram police, surrounded the godown in Thulukan Thandalam village. When they entered the godown, the officials found several sacks of gutkha. They seized the entire consignment and arrested Mohan. Soon enough, his brother Thirupathi, and eight of their clients were also arrested. Police sources said Selvam was being interrogated further to gather more details.
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