Kottayam Excise Department seizes 3,500 kg of banned tobacco

The Excise Department seized approximately 3,500 kg of banned tobacco products during a raid on a warehouse in Pakkil village, located in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India.

The operation was part of ongoing enforcement efforts by the department to combat the illegal storage and distribution of prohibited tobacco goods within the state. While the large quantity of products was recovered, authorities have not yet released details regarding the warehouse owner, the origin of the products, or the intended distribution network. Investigations are expected to continue to identify those involved in the illegal trade.