Ramnad district and Chennai revealed that goods worth Rs. 108 crore have been exported. An investigation is underway regarding the goods exported to Sri Lanka. Four people are being questioned in connection with exporting goods to Sri Lanka.
For the past few days, the export of goods in Tamil Nadu has been increasing. During an inspection conducted on Prakash, who travelled from Chennai to Chengottai by the Express train, it was found that there were 30 kilogrammes of powdered substance and 15 kilogrammes of liquid substance, totaling 30 kilogrammes in two bags.
During a BJP public meeting held yesterday in Nandhanoor, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke, he accused the Tamil Nadu government of obstructing the export of goods by imposing taxes. Modi, who expressed his dissatisfaction with the smuggling of goods in Tamil Nadu, was criticised severely.
The party should be vigilant in curbing the smuggling of goods that could endanger the future of children. Modi cautioned that the head of the state would also be affected by the goods seized by customs. Following this, the Tamil Nadu government has released a statement.
According to T.G.P. Mahesh Kumar, additional director of the Directorate of Vigilance and Enforcement, 470 people have been arrested in the past two months, January and February, for smuggling and exporting contraband goods.
Today, the Coastal Security Guard and Coastal Police conducted an investigation together regarding the smuggling of goods in Chennai. They are conducting an investigation into the goods worth Rs. 108 crore, weighing 99 kilograms. Four people are being questioned in connection with exporting goods to Sri Lanka, as per the announcement.