Motihari Police Bust Liquor Smuggling Bid; 1,296 Liters Seized
Motihari police intercepted a Bolero pickup carrying 1,296 liters of illicit whiskey. One suspect from Uttar Pradesh has been arrested.
In a major crackdown on the smuggling of illicit spirits, the Motihari police have successfully intercepted a massive shipment of Motihari illegal liquor seizure, recovering over 1,200 liters of whiskey during a strategic operation in the Dumariaghat police station area.
The Sting Operation
The operation was triggered by a precise tip-off received by the authorities. Acting swiftly to enforce the state's strict prohibition laws, a police team under the leadership of Station House Officer (SHO) Vivek Kumar Balendra set up a tactical barricade. The team conducted intensive vehicle inspections near the Khajuria overbridge to catch smugglers attempting to move contraband into the region.
The Interception
During the search, officers flagged a suspicious Bolero pickup truck. Upon conducting a thorough search of the vehicle, the police discovered a hidden hoard of alcohol. The haul consisted of 150 cartons containing a total of 1,296 liters of 'Officer's Choice' whiskey.
The authorities immediately seized both the illicit liquor and the vehicle used for the transport.
Arrest and Investigation
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Pramod Singh, was apprehended on the spot. According to police records, Singh is a resident of Gaunaha village, located within the Paniara police station limits of the Maharajganj district in Uttar Pradesh.
SHO Vivek Kumar Balendra confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been officially filed against the accused. The suspect is currently being processed for judicial custody.
Tracing the Network
The police are now expanding their investigation to uncover the larger network behind this smuggling attempt. Key areas of focus for the investigators include:
- Determining the original source of the whiskey shipment.
- Identifying the intended recipients and distributors within Bihar.
- Tracking down other accomplices involved in the illegal enterprise.