February 13, 2017 08:19 pm | Updated 08:19 pm IST
PALANI: Sandalwood logs weighing 15 kg and valued at ₹1 lakh were seized during a routine check conducted by forest department officials at Pondhupuli near Pappampatti village in Palani forest range on Monday.
The officials said they found a person walking in the reserve forests area, carrying a bag as headload. When they tried to stop him, he dropped the bag and fled the spot.
When the officials inspected the bag, they found nine sandalwood logs kept in it. Further investigation is on.
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