Red sanders worth Rs 10 lakh seized

Chittoor, Apr 11 (UNI) Forest officials today seized smuggled red sanders worth Rs ten lakh, which was being transported in a lorry, from a check post at Sambasenumitta near Palamaneru in this distict today.

According to forest officials, the sandalwood was transporting in water melon-loaded lorry.

The lorry was proceeding to Tamil Nadu from Kalakada in Kalikiri mandal of the district.

The lorry driver and cleaner absconded, officials said.

UNI KNR DS 1952