PATNA: In a major crackdown against illicit liquor smuggling, police seized Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 1.5 crore from Siwan, Vaishali, Sheikhpura and Katihar districts.
Acting on a tip-off, a police team seized a truck parked near a petrol pump on Chhapra-Siwan road under Sarai police outpost in the wee hours of Sunday. The search of the vehicle led to recovery of liquor worth Rs 1 crore.
Locals told the police that the truck was parked by the driver late on Friday night and the driver was waiting for the dealer to deliver the consignment. However, he escaped after seeing the police.
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