Thane: IMFL worth Rs 1.25 crore smuggled in cement truck busted; two held

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Two persons have been arrested for allegedly smuggling Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 1.25 crore in a truck in Navi Mumbai.

As reported by news agency PTI, acting on a tip-off, a flying squad of the Maharashtra Excise Department intercepted the vehicle allegedly carrying illegal Indian-made foreign liquor on Thane-Belapur Road around 5.15 pm on Friday, the official said.

Superintendent of State Excise, Thane-1, Pravin Tambe said, "The truck appeared to be carrying cement bags, but upon thorough inspection, our team discovered that IMFL was concealed under cement sacks," as cited by PTI.

Liquor made in Goa to be sold in MP

The liquor was hidden in a specially fabricated compartment inside the vehicle to avoid detection, he said, adding that the seized stock worth Rs 1.25 crore comprised various brands of IMFL manufactured in Goa and meant for sale only in Madhya Pradesh.

Furthermore, a case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Prohibition Act, and two persons, including the driver, have been arrested, the official said.

Woman creates ruckus at Malvani wine shop; assaults police

In a separate scenario, a woman allegedly created a dramatic scene at a wine shop on Marve Road in Malvani late on Sunday, April 19. The chaotic situation in Mumbai's Malvani area reportedly occurred after a dispute over payment.

According to police, the woman, estimated to be between 26 and 28 years old, arrived at the shop in an intoxicated state and purchased a bottle of liquor. However, an argument soon broke out with the shop staff regarding payment.

The woman smashed the liquor bottle, causing panic among customers and nearby residents. As soon as the situation became chaotic, locals alerted the Malvani Police.

Following the complaint, the officials rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. After nearly an hour of struggle, they managed to detain the woman and took her to the police station.

She was later shifted to Shatabdi Hospital for a medical examination. Preliminary findings indicate that she was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

Police have also ordered further medical tests to determine whether she had consumed any drugs or other substances. Initial enquiries suggest that the woman is a resident of Malvani in Malad.

(With inputs from PTI)