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Crime
574 litres of liquor seized from boat in dry Bihar, smuggler arrested
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 03:36 AM
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Bihar police confiscated 574 litres of illicit liquor from a boat operating in the dry state and arrested the smuggler on the spot.
Bihar law‑enforcement officials intercepted a boat carrying a large consignment of illegal alcohol and seized 574 litres of liquor, according to official statements. The seizure took place in the state's waters, where the sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited under the dry‑state policy.
The operation resulted in the immediate arrest of the individual responsible for transporting the contraband. Authorities said the suspect was taken into custody for further investigation and possible charges under the state's prohibition laws.
Police have not disclosed the exact location of the interception or the brand and type of the seized liquor, but they emphasized that the crackdown is part of an ongoing effort to curb illicit liquor trade in Bihar. The incident underscores the challenges faced by the state in enforcing its prohibition regime.
The operation resulted in the immediate arrest of the individual responsible for transporting the contraband. Authorities said the suspect was taken into custody for further investigation and possible charges under the state's prohibition laws.
Police have not disclosed the exact location of the interception or the brand and type of the seized liquor, but they emphasized that the crackdown is part of an ongoing effort to curb illicit liquor trade in Bihar. The incident underscores the challenges faced by the state in enforcing its prohibition regime.