Thoothukudi, July 22 -- Beedi leaves worth around Rs 1 crore in the international market were seized and one person was detained for allegedly attempting to smuggle the consignment to Sri Lanka from the coastal area of Senthoor Nagar near Alanthalai in Thoothukudi district, police said.

Acting on a tip-off received by Q Branch Inspector Vijay Anitha regarding the alleged smuggling of beedi leaves to Sri Lanka, a police team conducted a patrol operation in the area under the limits of Tiruchendur Police Station in the Tiruchendur Police Sub-Division.

The team, led by Sub-Inspector Ramachandran, intercepted an Eicher load van at around 4 am on Wednesday on the route leading to Senthoor Nagar beach.

According to police, the vehicle was al...