The police officials seized counterfeit cotton seeds worth an estimated USD $96,047 in southern India's Telangana state on June 8.

The incident took place in the Suryapet district. As footage shows several sacks full of the seized seeds as well as false cotton seed packets.

The police officials seized approximately three tonnes of counterfeit cotton seeds and arrested a total of seven people associated with two gangs.

The officials formed five teams to investigate the seed racket, two of which are working in neighbouring states to uncover the supply of the counterfeit cotton seeds.

The police officials seized counterfeit cotton seeds worth Rs 70 lakh (USD 96,047) in southern India's Telangana on June 8. The incident took place in the Suryapet district.

Visuals feature the several sacks full of the seized seeds stacked on the ground. Multiple counterfeit cotton seed packets also lie on a table. Later, the arrested miscreants sit on the ground in front while the police officials stand behind the counter and reveal the details of the case.

The police officials seized approximately three tonnes of counterfeit cotton seeds valued at Rs 70 lakh (USD 96,047) and arrested a total of seven people associated with two gangs. The officials formed five teams, two of which are working in the neighboring states to uncover the supply of counterfeit cotton seeds.

The officials arrested three people from Thungathurthy and four people from Arvapalli. Moreover, the officials registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Environment Protection Act of 1986.