India, Oct. 8 -- In a joint operation of Delhi Police and Andhra Pradesh Red Sanders Anti Smuggling Task Force, a godown in south Delhi was raided early on Monday and more than 9,500 kg of red sandalwood was seized. Police said the red sandalwood is worth more than Rs.6 crore and was smuggled from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to Delhi.

Police officials in Delhi said the operation was conducted over a period of two months. In August, a complaint was filed in Tirupati after the AP Police found theft of red sandalwood. Police said they had apprehended a few suspects who revealed that the accused fled with the sandalwood and are going to Delhi.

Police in Tirupati contacted Delhi Police and the case was given to southeast special task force. I...