Banned tobacco products seized from bus

THANE: The Navi Mumbai police have seized banned gutka and tobacco products worth Rs 1.58 lakh being smuggled into Maharashtra in a luxur y bus coming from neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, the police intercepted the bus in Turbhe area of Navi Mumbai on Saturday, he said. During a search of the vehicle, the police found five bags containing pouches of a branded paan masala and other banned tobacco products worth Rs 1.58 lakh, the official said.