Two Arrested in Illegal Brick Theft in Coimbatore

Coimbatore Police apprehend two individuals for illegally transporting bricks from a sealed brick factory in Thadagam. The factory was previously shut down by district authorities following a court order initiated by TNPCB.


Coimbatore: In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, the Coimbatore police have arrested two individuals involved in the theft of bricks from a closed brick factory in the Thadagam area of Coimbatore district. The factory had been sealed by the district administration following a court order, due to its illegal operations. Additionally, the power supply to the factory had been disconnected, bringing it under the control of the district administration.

The arrests were made following continuous complaints to the Thadagam Police about the illegal transportation of bricks from the shut-down factory. In a swift action early this morning, the police team reached the site and apprehended two individuals caught in the act of stealing bricks.

Furthermore, two trucks used in the theft were confiscated by the authorities. The police have also registered cases against the owner of the brick factory and the owners of the trucks involved in the illegal activity. Investigations are ongoing to unravel the full extent of the illegal operation and to bring all involved parties to justice.

This operation is part of the Coimbatore Police’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal industrial activities and to uphold law and order in the district. The swift action by the police has been commended as a significant step in maintaining the integrity of legal business practices in the region.

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