Bihar’s battle against illegal booze took a decisive turn in Gopalganj, where police netted a whopping 8900 liters of imported liquor from a Rajasthan-bound truck—wait, no, Rajasthan-origin truck on NH-27. Two suspects are in custody, and the street value of the contraband clocks in at 60-70 lakhs.
It started with vigilant patrolling by Kuchaykot thana teams under DSP Vinay Tiwari’s directives. Spotting erratic behavior, they halted the heavy vehicle for scrutiny. What seemed like routine cargo turned out to be a treasure trove of foreign brands stuffed in secret compartments.
Interrogations point to a well-oiled interstate syndicate aiming to flood Bihar’s dry markets. Despite stringent laws banning possession, transport, and sale of alcohol, traffickers keep innovating routes and methods.
SDPO Pranjal detailed the post-seizure steps: vehicle seizure, suspect arrests, brand verification, and a full-spectrum probe into suppliers and buyers. Digital trails like phone data and GPS logs are under the microscope to map the network.
Authorities have sounded an alarm, enhancing checks on borders and major roads. This high-profile raid underscores the cat-and-mouse game between cops and criminals, with police gaining ground. Future revelations from the investigation could expose deeper connections, promising more blows to the smuggling empire.
Bihar’s prohibition regime, though controversial, sees renewed vigor through such operations, aiming to root out vice at its source.