5,000 Kg of Bananas Seized in Udupi Raid Over Illegal Chemical Ripening0

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• August 25, 2026

Key Update A joint team of officials raided three banana storage and trading facilities in Alevoor, Udupi, on Thursday after receiving reports of an illegal chemical-ripening operation. The team seized around 5,000 kg of raw bananas worth ₹4 lakh, along with chemicals, artificial colouring agents, ripening equipment and vehicles allegedly used in the operation. Police