Muzaffarpur: Police bust counterfeit cigarette factory hidden in brick kiln, seize goods worth crores

✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur 🗓 05 Oct 2026, 05:10 PM 👁 5

Bihar police uncovered a large‑scale counterfeit cigarette operation concealed within a brick‑kiln house in Musahri, Muzaffarpur, seizing goods valued in crores and launching a multi‑district probe.

Police in Bihar acted on a tip‑off and raided a house built around a brick‑kiln chimney in the Musahri police‑station area of Muzaffarpur district. Inside the premises, investigators discovered a fully operational counterfeit cigarette factory that had been masquerading as a brick‑kiln workshop.

The raid resulted in the seizure of counterfeit tobacco products and related equipment estimated to be worth several crores of rupees. Authorities also recovered raw materials and packaging supplies, indicating a sizeable production capacity.

Preliminary inquiries suggest that the illegal operation was part of a network extending across multiple districts in Bihar. While the factory's chief operator managed to flee the scene, police have launched a coordinated investigation to trace his whereabouts and dismantle the broader syndicate.

The seizure underscores the growing concern over illicit tobacco manufacturing in the state and the police's commitment to curbing such activities.