Tobacco products seized

KOCHI: Tobacco products worth Rs 18 lakh were seized on Thursday from shops located near the premises of schools and hospitals in the district.The Narcotic Cell, along with the Health and police officials, seized the tobacco products in raids at Angamaly, Karukutty, Chengamanadu, Palliangadi and Mukkannoor. After the drive against public smoking was intensified, tobacco products worth Rs 70 lakh have been seized.District Collector Sheik Pareeth has asked the public to inform the Assistant Commissioner of the Narcotic Cell or the Health Department officials if they come across any such shops near educational premises that sell tobacco products.