In a major crackdown on liquor smuggling amid Bihar’s strict prohibition laws, Gopalganj police intercepted a truck on NH-27 and uncovered nearly 8900 liters of premium foreign liquor. The haul, hidden inside the vehicle, is valued at around 60-70 lakh rupees in the black market.
The operation unfolded at a routine checkpost under the supervision of Kuchaykot police station. Officers flagged down a suspicious truck during intensified vehicle inspections. A thorough search revealed stacks of liquor cartons concealed within. The driver, hailing from Rajasthan, and his associate were promptly arrested.
Preliminary questioning revealed the consignment was destined for distribution across Bihar, defying the state’s zero-tolerance policy on alcohol. Authorities estimate this bust disrupts an interstate smuggling network that has been evading checks through clever concealment tactics.
Sadar SDPO Pranjal confirmed swift action was taken based on intelligence inputs. The truck has been impounded, and a detailed inventory of the seized liquor brands is underway. Investigators are now tracing forward and backward linkages, scrutinizing mobile call records, transport documents, and route maps to dismantle the entire racket.
This seizure sends a strong message to smugglers operating along porous borders and highways. Gopalganj police have ramped up surveillance at key checkpoints, vowing relentless pursuit. As probes deepen, more arrests are expected, reinforcing Bihar’s commitment to enforcing prohibition effectively.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges in curbing illicit liquor trade, but such decisive interventions bolster public confidence in law enforcement’s resolve.