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Banned Tobacco Products Worth ₹9.7 Crore Seized in Nashik
In Nashik, India, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and police conducted raids on January 7-9, 2024, to stop the production and sale of banned tobacco products.
They seized goods worth ₹9.7 crore, including cigarettes, flavored tobacco, and packing machines.
The raids took place at two locations: Elitecon International Limited in Talegaon, Dindori, and Golden Cryo Private Limited in Padli Deshmukh.
Eleven people were booked under the Indian Penal Code and the Food Safety Act.
The FDA has asked the public to report any information about the sale or production of banned tobacco products and has warned vendors against such illegal activities.
This operation is part of a larger effort to combat the illegal trade of banned substances in Nashik.
The FDA and Nashik Police conducted raids on January 7-9, 2024, seizing banned tobacco products worth ₹9.7 crore.
Raids were conducted at Elitecon International Limited in Talegaon, Dindori, and Golden Cryo Private Limited in Padli Deshmukh.
Seized items included 508 boxes of 'Kash Premix Sheesha', 2,000 boxes of packaged cigarettes, and packing machines.
Eleven people were booked under the Indian Penal Code and the Food Safety Act.
The FDA has asked the public to report any information about the sale or production of banned tobacco products and has warned vendors against such illegal activities.
- Who
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Nashik Police
- What
- Seizure of banned tobacco products and manufacturing equipment
- Where
- Nashik, Maharashtra, India
- When
- January 7-9, 2024
- Why
- To crack down on the production and sale of banned food products
Key facts
- Location
- Nashik, Maharashtra, India
- Date
- January 7-9, 2024
- Seized Items
- Cigarettes, flavored tobacco, packing machines, raw tobacco
- Value of Seized Goods
- ₹9,71,02,365
- Number of People Booked
- 11
- Banned Products
- Kash Premix Sheesha, flavored tobacco, gutkha
- Authorities Involved
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nashik Police
- Reporting Mechanism
- Toll-free number: 1800222365
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