In a week-long special drive against banned tobacco products and foreign cigarettes, the Chennai city police arrested 73 individuals in 71 cases. Over 54 kg of banned tobacco products and 19.48 kg of mava were seized during the operation. I
n the ongoing year, from January 1 to May 7, authorities have sealed 285 shops for stocking banned tobacco products, including gutkha and mava. Commissioner of Police, Sandeep Rai Rathore, has issued a stern warning, stating that strict action will be taken against those involved in the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of illegal tobacco products and foreign cigarettes.