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Crime
Four Arrested for Smuggling Rs 14.35 Lakh Liquor from Goa to Mangaluru
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:17 PM
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Police in Mangaluru have detained four individuals for smuggling liquor valued at Rs 14.35 lakh from Goa.
Law enforcement authorities in Mangaluru have cracked down on illicit alcohol trade by detaining four individuals involved in smuggling operations. The suspects were apprehended while attempting to transport contraband liquor from the neighboring state of Goa into Karnataka.
According to the investigation, the seized consignment of smuggled liquor was valued at approximately Rs 14.35 lakh. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by local police to curb the cross-border movement of unlicensed alcoholic beverages.
The four accused are currently in police custody, where further inquiries are being conducted to trace the source of the supply and identify any other associates involved in the network. Authorities have emphasized that strict action will be taken against those violating excise laws.
According to the investigation, the seized consignment of smuggled liquor was valued at approximately Rs 14.35 lakh. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by local police to curb the cross-border movement of unlicensed alcoholic beverages.
The four accused are currently in police custody, where further inquiries are being conducted to trace the source of the supply and identify any other associates involved in the network. Authorities have emphasized that strict action will be taken against those violating excise laws.