Palakkad’s law enforcers struck a blow against smuggling Wednesday night, unmasking a mini lorry laden with watermelons that masked a perilous explosives shipment. The operation unfolded on Yakkara Service Road by the Government Medical College, yielding 18,000 gelatin sticks, 4,800 detonators, and one arrest.
Inspector Vipin Kumar’s crucial intel mobilized the South Police, leading to a pursuit after the driver bolted from a routine check. Officers immobilized the vehicle and, in a shocking reveal, found the contraband in over 100 compartments under the produce. Experts from the bomb squad managed the delicate removal process.
Detained driver Senthil Kumar from Tamil Nadu implicated Thuppur in Dharapuram as the source, with Thrissur as the drop-off. Police suspect orchestrated crime, subjecting him to rigorous questioning to unravel the supply chain and end-purpose.
Building on prior successes—like last year’s massive seizure of 40,000+ sticks—the case fuels calls for enhanced monitoring. It serves as a stark reminder of how everyday transports can conceal threats, with full-scale inquiries underway to safeguard the region.