Chandigarh, Jun 16 (PTI) Haryana Police on Tuesday claimed to heave busted a gang of sandalwood smugglers and seized around 20 quintals of red sandalwood in Jhajjar district.

One person has been arrested in this case, a Haryana Police spokesperson said here.

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The suspect, identified as Sachin, is a resident of Girawar village in the district, he said.

Acting on a tip-off, the Crime Investigation Agency team of Haryana Police intercepted a truck and seized around 20 quintals of red sandalwood from the cargo vehicle, the spokesperson said.

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The suspect has been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and an investigation is underway, he said.

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