Mangaluru : The police have seized beef that was allegedly transported illegally in a container, at Pumpwell in Mangaluru on Sunday.

Acting on a tip off from members of Bajrangdal, the Kankanady Town Police waylaid the container that was engaged in transporting fish and seized the beef. The police have detained two persons.

The mini lorry, meant for transporting fish, was carrying two tonnes of beef illegally.

The Kankanady Town police are investigating the issue.