The police seized 247 kg of gutkha and banned tobacco products, which were being smuggled in three cars, and arrested three persons at Pulichapallam near Vanur in Villupuram district on Saturday (April 11, 2026). Following a tip-off, a team was conducting vehicle checks at Pulichapallam when they intercepted three cars. After a search, the police personnel found 247 kg of gutkha packed in gunny bags in the vehicles and seized them. Published – April 12, 2026 02:03 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Asha Bhosle, singing legend passes away in Mumbai; tributes pour in | LIVE The rise of queer food books in India: how kitchens shape identity and belonging