The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Kerala sandalwood theft racket busted; CCB arrests four, seizes 82.6 kg sandalwood worth ₹20.9 lakh
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bengaluru has arrested four individuals from Kerala for smuggling over 82 kg of stolen sandalwood. The suspects allegedly disguised the contraband as tourist luggage to bypass security checks before being intercepted by authorities.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested four Kerala natives for allegedly smuggling stolen sandalwood into Bengaluru and attempting to sell it to buyers in the city. The police seized 82.615 kg of sandalwood pieces worth ₹20.9 lakh, along with two cars and five mobile phones used in the crime.
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