247 kg of gutkha seized, three held in Villupuram

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.