CURTORIM, Nov. 4 -- Maina Curtorim Police have arrested a 48-year-old tipper truck driver for allegedly transporting illegally extracted river sand at Coriem, Curtorim.

The accused has been identified as Valentino Fernandes (48). Police seized approximately 10 cubic metres of river sand, valued at Rs 25,000, along with the tipper truck used for transportation, estimated to be worth Rs 20 lakh.

The total value of the seized material and vehicle is estimated at Rs 20.25 lakh.

Police have taken action in connection with the alleged illegal transportation of river sand, and further investigation is underway.

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