The accused are on the run and their search is on, the official added
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Gutka and scented tobacco, collectively worth Rs 1.25 crore, were seized during a raid at a shop in Ganj Golai area of Latur city in Maharashtra on Sunday, a police official said.
A team led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Niketan Kadam took the action based on a tip-off.
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Following the raid, police have registered a case against Premnath More, the owner of the agency shop from where the goods was seized, his colleague and one more person under relevant sections of different laws, he said.
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The accused are on the run and their search is on, the official added.
The sale and consumption of gutka, scented and flavoured tobacco is banned in Maharashtra.
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