4 arrested in Thoothukudi after foiling smuggling bid
On a tip-off, Thoothukudi South police patrolled Beach Road and spotted the youths in a fishing boat at Inigo Nagar.
Author : Mirudhula Vellaisamy
Update: 2024-11-15 01:48 GMT
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MADURAI: Four youth were arrested in Thoothukudi after the police foiled a smuggling bid on Wednesday night.
The police also seized 1,200 kg of beedi leaves.
The accused were identified as J Jegathis (21), Barith (21), S Gavaskar (23) and P Darwin (22) from Inigo Nagar.
On a tip-off, Thoothukudi South police patrolled Beach Road and spotted the youths in a fishing boat at Inigo Nagar.
After checking the boat, the police seized the hidden beedi leaves, sources said.