Thoothukudi Q branch police seized 1,300 kg of beedi leaves near Thermal Nagar Beach in the early hours of Friday. The consignment was allegedly intended to be smuggled to Sri Lanka. Acting on a tip off, the Q branch officials had carried out inspections near the Thermal Nagar coastal area. During the operation, the police intercepted two mini-trucks heading towards Thermal Nagar beach. Upon noticing the police, persons inside the vehicles abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. Published – March 06, 2026 07:33 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 Ensure civic amenities and potable water in SC colonies, officials told Flipkart cuts nearly 300 jobs in annual performance review