Mangaluru: The Sullia police intercepted and seized four lorries illegally transporting laterite stones worth ₹43,750 from Murur to Madikeri. The operation was carried out following a tip-off, leading to swift action by the police team near Adkar in Jalsoor village.
Tip-off leads to major seizure
Acting on credible information, the Sullia Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) and his team conducted a vehicle check on Sunday. During the inspection, officials discovered that all four lorries were loaded with a total of 1,750 laterite stones, being transported without valid permits.
The police immediately seized the vehicles to prevent further illegal transport. The estimated value of the lorries is around ₹45 lakh, making it a significant enforcement action in curbing mineral theft in the region.
Legal action initiated
A case has been registered at Sullia Police Station under multiple sections, including BNS Section 303 (Theft), Section 4(1) of the 21 MMRD Act, Karnataka Minor Mineral Concession Rules 3, 44 & 66(1), and Section 192(a) of the IMV Act.
Authorities stated that further investigation is underway to determine the source of the illegal stones and the individuals involved in the transportation racket.
Previous crackdown on illegal activities
This incident follows recent operations in Dakshina Kannada district where police cracked down on illegal cattle transportation and other mineral theft cases. The latest seizure reflects increased vigilance and the enforcement of strict legal measures to curb illegal resource extraction and transportation.
Conclusion
With investigations ongoing, police officials have assured that strict legal proceedings will follow, and measures will be intensified to prevent similar violations in the future.