Coimbatore: Keeping in mind the ban on sale of certain kind of alcohol, tobacco and lottery tickets in Tamil Nadu, the District Police have set up a special force to oversee and take legal action on those who indulge in such illegal activities.
Coimbatore: Keeping in mind the ban on sale of certain kind of alcohol, tobacco and lottery tickets in Tamil Nadu, the District Police have set up a special force to oversee and take legal action on those who indulge in such illegal activities.
13 people were arrested in a single day in Coimbatore for engaging in the sale of lottery tickets, tobacco and alcohol.
Under the orders issued by the District Superintendent of Police, S Selvanagarathinam, a raid was conducted all across the city by authorities and those involved in illegal activities were arrested. .
Total cases filed include:
Alcohol cases:
Registered Cases: 6
Arrested : 6
Details of seized items: 73 bottles, 5 litres
Lottery ticket cases
Registered Cases:1
Arrested : 1
Details of seized amount: Rs.360
Prohibited tobacco cases
Registered Cases: 6
Arrested : 6
Details of seized items:7.320 kg
Public can also inform through WhatsApp on 7708100100 information of illegal activities, and details of informants will be kept confidential.