Major tobacco seizure in Kollam, driver fled after police chase

KOLLAM: A total of 109 bundles of tobacco, valued at Rs 50 lakh, were seized from a pickup truck during a vehicle inspection by Kollam West Police at Anandavalleeswaram. The operation was carried out based on a tip-off from the GST intelligence wing.

According to the police, the driver fled the scene during the inspection, and efforts are underway to apprehend him. The vehicle inspection was initiated after the police received information about a narcotics smuggling attempt at around 3 am today. In response, night patrolling was intensified.