State vs. Two individuals — Koratty banned tobacco seizure

Thrissur Rural police seized 11 tonnes of banned tobacco products worth approximately ₹3 crore during a vehicle inspection in Koratty. The contraband was allegedly being transported in a lorry concealed beneath a load of onions, and two individuals from Kannur have been arrested in connection with the incident.

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News23 Oct 2026

11 tons of pan masala seized from an onion lorry; massive drug bust in Thrissur

Thrissur: A massive quantity of banned pan masala was seized during vehicle inspection. Two natives of Kannur were caught with 11 tons of pan masala. The huge cache of pan masala was being smuggled while hidden inside a lorry carrying onions.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police seized a large amount of banned pan masala hidden inside a truck carrying onions.
Who:: Two individuals are the accused in this case, and the Koratty Police Station handled the operation.
When:: Reported on 23 Oct 2026.
Where:: Koratty, Thrissur, Kerala.
Why:: The authorities acted because the items seized are banned types of tobacco.
What it means:: The police will now proceed with a formal investigation against the accused regarding the illegal items.

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Arrest23 Oct 2026

11 tonnes of banned tobacco products worth ₹3 crore seized in Koratty; two arrested

Thrissur Rural police seize 11 tonnes of banned tobacco, worth ₹3 crore, hidden under onions in a Koratty lorry; two arrested.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police seized a large amount of banned tobacco products and arrested two individuals.
Who:: The Koratty Police Station officers are the agency, and the two arrested people are the accused.
When:: Reported on 23 Oct 2026.
Where:: Koratty, Kerala.
Why:: The accused are allegedly involved in the possession of banned tobacco products.
What it means:: The investigation will now proceed based on the seizure of the goods and the arrest of the individuals.

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