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On July 26, 2026, Thoothukudi Q branch police in Tamil Nadu, India, seized 1,260 kg of beedi leaves intended for smuggling to Sri Lanka. Acting on a tip-off, officers patrolled the Inigo Nagar beach area early Saturday and discovered a mini load van containing 36 bundles of beedi leaves, each weighing approximately 35 kg. The suspects involved in the smuggling operation fled before police could apprehend them. The police confiscated both the beedi leaves and the vehicle used for transportation, handing them over to the Customs department for further action. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Beedi leaves are commonly used to wrap traditional Indian cigarettes, and their smuggling across the Palk Strait to Sri Lanka is a recurring issue due to demand and price differences.
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Updated - July 26, 2026 07:56 pm IST | THOOTHUKUDI
Thoothukudi Q branch police have seized 1,260 kg of beedi leaves that were intended for smuggling to Sri Lanka.
Acting on a tip-off, police conducted patrols at Inigo Nagar beach area early on Saturday. They discovered a mini load van carrying 36 bundles of beedi leaves, each weighing approximately 35 kg. However, the suspects involved in the smuggling operation fled the scene.
The Q branch police seized the beedi leaves and the vehicle used for transportation, and handed them over to the Customs department. Further investigation is ongoing.
Published - July 26, 2026 07:54 pm IST
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Thoothukudi Police Seize 1,260 kg of Beedi Leaves Bound for Sri Lanka