India News | Gutka Worth over Rs 1 Crore Seized in Thane District
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A special squad of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raided a godown at Bhiwandi in Thane district and seized banned gutka and tobacco products worth Rs 1.21 crore, officials said on Saturday.
Thane, Oct 17 (PTI) A special squad of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raided a godown at Bhiwandi in Thane district and seized banned gutka and tobacco products worth Rs 1.21 crore, officials said on Saturday.
Six persons were arrested in connection with the seizure Friday night, said Assistant Commissioner (Foods) Thane, Bhushan More who headed the special squad.
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The seized goods included gutka (spiced tobacco mix) brands of Keaaryukta Vimal Paan Masala, V1 Tobacco, Rubab Paan Masala andRB 07, the official said.
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