Explosive Discovery: Inside the Onion-Laden Lorry Seizure
Police seized over 10,500 gelatin sticks and detonators concealed in a lorry carrying onions in Chemmad. A woman, who owns the lorry and a quarry, was taken into custody. The explosives are suspected to be for illegal mining activities, and an investigation is underway to trace their source.
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In a significant operation, police uncovered over 10,500 gelatin sticks and detonators hidden within a lorry transporting onions, officials reported on Saturday. The lorry's owner, a woman now in custody, is suspected of intending to use the explosives for illicit mining activities.
Authorities acted on a tip-off, arriving at the bricks manufacturing site in Chemmad where the lorry was parked. Upon detection, individuals involved in unloading quickly fled the scene. A thorough investigation is ongoing to trace the origin of these explosives, which are believed to have been transported from outside Kerala.
This incident echoes a previous seizure on February 4 at Kadamkode in Palakkad, where a significant haul of gelatin sticks and detonators was similarly discovered. The police are intensifying efforts to clamp down on the illegal distribution and use of such dangerous materials.
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