The City Market police have arrested a man for illegally transporting nine barrels of kerosene near Mysuru Road on Saturday night.
The police identified him as Suresh (28), a lorry driver and resident of Garvebhavipalya.
Based on a tip-off, the police intercepted a lorry and seized nine barrels containing 1,800 litres of blue kerosene worth Rs 1.10 lakh.
The driver reportedly tried to dodge the police when he was asked to produce the documents for carrying kerosene. Detailed questioning revealed that he was supplying the kerosene to one Krishna.
The police are on the lookout for Krishna.