Motihari Police Bust Liquor Smuggling; 300 Liters Seized
Bihar police intercepted an auto-rickshaw at Bhada canal bridge, seizing 300 liters of illegal alcohol and arresting the driver.
In a major crackdown on the illegal alcohol trade, law enforcement authorities in Bihar have successfully intercepted a large shipment of illicit liquor seizure Motihari, arresting a driver and uncovering a smuggling network operating within the region.
The Sting Operation at Bhada Canal
The operation took place in the Harsiddhi police station area of Motihari district. Acting on a precise intelligence tip-off, police received information that a vehicle loaded with illegal alcohol was being transported from the Sangrampur direction toward Harsiddhi.
To thwart the movement, police personnel strategically deployed a team at the Bhada canal bridge. Upon spotting a suspicious auto-rickshaw, officers intercepted the vehicle and conducted a thorough search, which led to the discovery of 300 liters of illicitly distilled liquor hidden inside.
Arrest and Recovery
The police immediately took the driver into custody. He has been identified as Jaiprakash Goswami, a resident of Kubra Pakadiya village. Along with the arrest, the authorities seized the contraband and the auto-rickshaw used for the transport.
"The arrest and seizure followed a targeted raid based on specific intelligence," confirmed Harsiddhi Station House Officer (SHO) Sunil Kumar.
Cracking the Smuggling Network
The investigation has now shifted toward the bigger fish in the illicit trade. During the initial interrogation, Jaiprakash Goswami reportedly provided crucial leads regarding the primary bootleggers and traders who manage the supply chain.
According to SHO Sunil Kumar, the police have already determined the identities of other individuals involved in this operation. A formal case has been registered, and law enforcement agencies are currently conducting raids to track down and apprehend the remaining suspects linked to this smuggling ring.