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Gujarat police bust major liquor smuggling ring, arrest three
Authorities in Gujarat have seized over 2,500 bottles of illicit liquor hidden under old clothes in a significant anti-smuggling operation. Three accused have been arrested following the discovery.
LSN India ·
Police in Gujarat have dismantled a liquor smuggling network, apprehending three key suspects identified as Nishit Shah, Jay Pawar, and Kishan Shah. The operation led to the recovery of more than 2,500 bottles of contraband liquor that were being concealed under discarded clothing.
Investigators discovered the stockpile spread across a residential flat and its adjoining hallway, where the contraband had been strategically stored awaiting distribution. The scale of the operation suggests an organized smuggling arrangement with established supply chains and distribution networks.
The seizure represents a significant blow to illicit liquor trafficking in the region. Authorities have launched further investigations to determine the source of the smuggled alcohol and identify additional members of the smuggling syndicate who may be involved in the operation.
The case highlights ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in curbing the smuggling and unauthorized sale of liquor across Gujarat, a state with stringent alcohol regulations.