PALAKKAD: During the inspection conducted by the Excise to stop the cross-border drug smuggling, Rs 30 lakh was seized. A native of Maharashtra was arrested in the case.

Excise seized Rs 30 lakh brought from Coimbatore to Ernakulam. Excise inspection was conducted at Walayar check post. Meanwhile, the passengers of the bus from Coimbatore were also checked.

Rs 30 lakh wrapped in newspaper was found when Shivaji's bag was checked by a Maharashtra native who was traveling in the bus. He did not have any other documents related to the money. In the interrogation, Shivaji admitted that it is hawala money and he would get Rs 25000 if the money was delivered to Ernakulam. The accused was handed over to Walayar police.