Puttur : Forest officials of Panaje have seized about 20 kg of Halmaddi which was being transported unauthorisedly in a scooter near the Kumbra petrol bunk in Olamogaru village of Puttur taluk on September 27, Friday.
The value of the seized Halmaddi is estimated at Rs 20,000. The accused however gave the officials a slip. The raid was led by Panaje Deputy Range Forest Officer K Krishnappa.
Investigations are underway.