2 held by Bengaluru Central Crime Branch for illegally possessing red sandalwood worth Rs 4.5 crore

Earlier on Monday, August 2, 2021, Bengaluru Central Crime Branch held 117 people on allegations of illegal gambling and betting.

On August 2, 2021, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) Bengaluru detained 117 people for allegedly being involved in illegal gambling. (Image used for representational purpose only)

BENGALURU: Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB) on Thursday, August 5, 2021, arrested two persons for allegedly illegally possessing nine tons of red sandalwood worth Rs 4.5 crores, said CCB Bengaluru.

Further investigations are underway.

Earlier on Monday, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) Bengaluru detained 117 people for allegedly being involved in illegal gambling and cricket betting and recovered Rs. 16 Lakhs from their possession at Malleshwaram and Devanahalli, said the CCB Bengaluru City.