Sri Vijaya Puram, October 22: South Andaman Police continues its sustained drive against illegal liquor, conducting multiple successful excise raids across the district and taking strict action against violators.
Today, during patrolling in the Andabeda area, a police team of Police Station Bambooflat led by SI A. Sneha, along with HC Jerome Peter, PC Ipshita Roy and PC driver Mohd. Ashraf Ali, noticed an auto-rickshaw bearing Registration No. AN01 Q 8955 approaching from Kadakachang. On noticing the police team, the person attempted to turn the vehicle around and flee, arousing suspicion. The vehicle was immediately intercepted and checked.
During checking, the police recovered 96 bottles/cans of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), amounting to a total of 60 litres, from bags carried by Mr. Arun (25 years), S/o Mr. R. Ravi, R/o N-50 B, Tsunami Shelter. He failed to produce a valid licence or permit for possessing and transporting liquor in excess of the prescribed quantity.
Accordingly, legal action was initiated against him under the Excise Regulations. The recovered liquor, along with the auto-rickshaw and its key, was seized as per procedure.
These operations reflect the unwavering commitment of South Andaman Police towards zero tolerance against illegal liquor. The public is urged to report any information regarding illegal liquor activities by calling 112, 03192-258411 and 03192-236641. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
