Bhadrak: 200 Litres of Illicit Liquor Seized
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Bhadrak Town Police intercepted a smuggling attempt and confiscated a large quantity of country-made liquor.
The vehicle used for transportation was abandoned by the driver and seized by police. Authorities are tracing the smuggling network and have intensified surveillance in the region.
Bhadrak, Aug 28: In a major crackdown on illegal liquor transportation, Bhadrak Town Police seized 200 litres of country-made liquor along with an Indigo car allegedly used for smuggling.
The operation was carried out early Thursday morning following a tip-off from a confidential source.
According to police reports, the liquor was being transported from Keonjhar district to Bhadrak in a speeding Indigo car. Acting swiftly, the Town Police set up a strategic checkpoint near Motal Chhak. Upon spotting the suspicious vehicle, officers pursued it. The driver, sensing danger, abandoned the car near the intersection and fled the scene.
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Upon inspection, the police discovered 200 litres of country liquor concealed inside the vehicle. The car was immediately impounded, and the liquor was seized. Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation to identify the driver and uncover the broader network behind the smuggling operation.
This seizure highlights the ongoing battle against illicit
liquor trade in Odisha and the proactive measures being taken by law
enforcement agencies to ensure public safety.