Massive Plastic Seizure Rocks Maharashtra's Palghar

Nine tonnes of banned plastic were seized in Maharashtra's Palghar district by VVMC officials from a godown in Nalasopara. This represents the largest seizure of its kind by the civic body, which also imposed a fine on the owners and warned of strict penalties for future violations.

Nine tonnes of illegal plastic have been confiscated from a warehouse in Palghar district, Maharashtra, according to civic authorities.

Following informed tips, a team from the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC) raided a warehouse in the Sari Compound, Achhole, Nalasopara, on Friday, discovering banned materials.

The VVMC claims this is their largest seizure of illegal plastic, slapping a Rs 5,000 fine on the warehouse owners while cautioning that repeat offenders face steeper fines and potential jail time.

(With inputs from agencies.)