In an astonishing bust, authorities in Muzaffarpur, Bihar confiscated 400 cartons of illicit alcohol from a Punjab-bound truck, valuing the contraband at an estimated 50 lakh rupees. Officials indicate that raids are forthcoming to apprehend those identified as involved in the liquor distribution network. The seized consignment contained 100 cartons of 180ml bottles, 100 cartons of 375ml, and 200 cartons of 750ml spirits.
Under a deceptive layer of potato sacks, the deft smugglers attempted to surreptitiously transport approximately 400 cartons of alcohol. Saraiya SDPO Chandan Kumar unveiled that the seizure was made possible by a tip-off regarding the liquor’s route via Rewa Ghat. The criminal cargo, originating from Punjab, was intercepted near Pakka Kua.
Concealing illicit liquor trafficking behind potatoes
SDPO Chandan Kumar reported the arrest of Tejvinder Singh, the truck owner and driver from Punjab's Rupnagar district, alongside co-driver Jaspreet Singh. Interrogations are underway to unravel the network of smugglers linked to this operation. Following the inquiry, the arrested driver and his assistant have been remanded into judicial custody.
Driver and co-driver sent to judicial custody
Notably, Bihar has been enforcing a strict prohibition since 2016. Under this law, possession or even holding an empty liquor bottle constitutes a crime punishable by imprisonment. Despite stringent regulations, incidents of alcohol consumption, production, and selling constantly emerge from numerous districts.
