DFO H B Girish said the documents and materials recovered from eight computers at the office indicated that the accused was a part of an international smuggling racket.
He said the items made from parts of marine animals were also seized which were used in practice of black magic.
In a raid carried out following a tip off, the astrologer identified as Kallikrishnan was apprehended along with another person.
Further probe is underway.
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