
17 held for sale of banned tobacco products in Chennai
The Hindu
Police have intensified their vigil against banned tobacco products; 25.4 kg of gutka and 300 g of maava were seized
In a special drive against the sale of banned tobacco products, the Chennai city police registered 17 cases and arrested 17 persons last week.
On the orders of the Chennai City Police Commissioner Shankar Jiwal, police personnel have tightened their vigil andconducted raids against the smuggling and illegal sale of gutka, mava, hans and other tobacco products in their respective jurisdictions.

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