Kerala excise seizes 39,000 packets of banned tobacco in Thrissur raid

During Operation Toofan, Kerala excise officials arrested a man in Thrissur and seized 39,000 packets of banned tobacco products stored in 52 sacks inside a pickup van. The operation targets illegal tobacco trade, a recurring enforcement issue in the state. The arrest underscores ongoing local law enforcement efforts but has no broader geopolitical or market implications.

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