Two individuals have been apprehended in Navi Mumbai for allegedly smuggling Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) valued at Rs 1.25 crore, concealed within a truck, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illegal liquor distribution.
Key Points
- Two individuals arrested in Navi Mumbai for alleged liquor smuggling.
- Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 1.25 crore seized.
- Liquor concealed in a specially fabricated compartment under cement bags.
- The seized liquor was manufactured in Goa and meant for sale in Madhya Pradesh.
- Case registered under the Prohibition Act.
Two persons have been arrested for allegedly smuggling Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 1.25 crore in a truck in Navi Mumbai, an official said on Saturday.
Maharashtra Excise Department Intercepts Liquor Smuggling Operation
Acting on a tip-off, a flying squad of the Maharashtra Excise Department intercepted the vehicle on Thane-Belapur Road around 5.15 pm on Friday, the official said.
"The truck appeared to be carrying cement bags, but upon thorough inspection, our team discovered that IMFL was concealed under cement sacks," Superintendent of State Excise, Thane-1, Pravin Tambe said.
Details of the Seized Liquor and Legal Action
The liquor was hidden in a specially fabricated compartment inside the vehicle to avoid detection, he said, adding that the seized stock worth Rs 1.25 crore comprised various brands of IMFL manufactured in Goa and meant for sale only in Madhya Pradesh.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Prohibition Act, and two persons, including the driver, have been arrested, the official said.
