26-year-old arrested, banned tobacco worth Rs 5 lakh seized in Thane

THANE: A 26-year-old man was arrested and banned tobacco products worth over Rs 5 lakh were seized during a raid in the Ulhasnagar area of Thane district, an official said on Saturday. The operation was carried out late Wednesday night at premises near Shahad Gate, based on a complaint filed by officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A police officer said the team recovered a large consignment of contraband from various brands that had been stocked for illegal sale, according to news agency PTI. The arrested accused has been identified as Arbaz Nasir Khan (26). Two other suspects have been named as wanted in the case, and efforts are underway to nab them. The seized tobacco products are estimated to be worth around Rs 5,05,658. An FIR has been registered at the Ulhasnagar police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with provisions of FDA regulations.