Delhi Police Busts Massive Illegal Imported Cigarette Racket Worth Rs 15 Lakh

In a significant crackdown, the Delhi Police Crime Branch apprehended two individuals and seized a substantial quantity of contraband imported cigarettes valued at about Rs 15 lakh in the bustling Chawri Bazar locale of New Delhi. The confiscated stockpile encompassed renowned international brands like Esse Light White, Esse Light Gold, Mond, and others. Notably, the intercepted cigarette packs lacked the mandated health warnings set by Indian legislation, rendering them unfit for legitimate sale or circulation within the nation. Tipping off the authorities on May 6, the ISC unit of the Crime Branch received actionable intelligence pointing to the illicit storage…