MALAPPURAM: Hawala money of Rs 1 crore 40 lakh was seized from Malappuram. Attempts were made to smuggle the money through a secret compartment in a car. The police have taken two people into custody in connection with the incident. The accused have been identified as Raju and Anil, natives of Thoppumpady. A total of Rs 4 crore has been seized from Malappuram in three days.

Last day, a couple, who were trying to smuggle money, was caught during a vehicle search in Valanchery. The money was found hidden under the car seat.