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Crime
Two arrested as Goa‑to‑Kerala illegal liquor smuggling ring busted
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 12:33 PM
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Police have dismantled a network that was moving illicit liquor from Goa to Kerala, arresting two suspects.
Police officials announced the seizure of a large consignment of illicit liquor that was being transported from Goa to Kerala. The operation, carried out in coordination with agencies from both states, led to the arrest of two individuals alleged to be key members of the smuggling network.
The seized stock included several hundred bottles of unlicensed spirit, valued at a significant amount on the black market. Investigators said the liquor was being moved through a series of covert routes to evade customs and excise duties.
Authorities have launched a broader probe to identify additional participants and to trace the supply chain back to its source. The arrests underscore a heightened focus on curbing illegal alcohol trade that poses health risks and deprives the government of revenue.
Further details on the location of the bust and the identities of the arrested persons have not been disclosed pending formal charges.
The seized stock included several hundred bottles of unlicensed spirit, valued at a significant amount on the black market. Investigators said the liquor was being moved through a series of covert routes to evade customs and excise duties.
Authorities have launched a broader probe to identify additional participants and to trace the supply chain back to its source. The arrests underscore a heightened focus on curbing illegal alcohol trade that poses health risks and deprives the government of revenue.
Further details on the location of the bust and the identities of the arrested persons have not been disclosed pending formal charges.