Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Hashish Oil Worth Rs 17 Crore Seized in Tuticorin
Police in Tuticorin seized hashish oil worth Rs 17 crore.
Four men who live in Tuticorin were arrested.
Police said the men allegedly wanted to send the drugs to the Maldives.
They reportedly planned to use a boat to carry the drugs across the sea.
The consignment was intercepted in Poobalarayerpuram.
Police said the hashish oil had been brought by car from Coimbatore.
The vehicle used for transport was also seized.
Investigators are trying to find where the drugs came from and who was waiting for them in the Maldives.
A case has been filed under India’s narcotics law.
Police seized hashish oil valued at Rs 17 crore in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
Four Tuticorin residents were arrested in connection with the alleged smuggling attempt.
The suspects allegedly planned to transport the contraband by boat to the Maldives.
Police intercepted the consignment in Poobalarayerpuram after receiving intelligence about narcotics movement.
A case was registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and investigations are continuing.
- Who
- Four Tuticorin residents were arrested, according to police.
- What
- Police seized hashish oil worth Rs 17 crore and the vehicle used to transport it.
- When
- The consignment was reportedly transported by car on Monday; the seizure was reported on September 29.
- Where
- The interception took place in Poobalarayerpuram, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Police said the suspects allegedly intended to smuggle the contraband by boat to the Maldives.
- Estimated value
- Rs 17 crore
- Contraband
- Hashish oil, described by police as ganja oil
- Arrests
- Four men
- Suspects' residence
- Tuticorin
- Origin under investigation
- Coimbatore
- Alleged destination
- Maldives
- Legal action
- Case registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act