Madikeri: Police have arrested four accused on charges of stealing peppercorns worth lakhs of rupees.
The arrested accused have been identified as Sumanth, a resident of Somwarpet, Keerthi of Kibetta village, Manikantha of Konanur village and Sachin, a resident of K.R.Pete.
Police have recovered 360 kg of peppercorns worth Rs 2.4 lakh from the accused and the goods vehicle used for the theft.
A case has been registered at Somwarpet police station in this regard and the investigation is ongoing.