The Maharashtra State Excise Department seized duplicate liquor worth Rs 1 crore in the past one week. Officers said the liquor was being smuggled for Christmas and New Year parties. Come 2021, the Excise Department will be procuring sticks, helmets and shields for its smuggler-nabbing teams. This is necessary after several teams faced violence during operations.

Apart from the weapons for their personnel, the State Excise Department will also be procuring 19 vehicles to assist with patrolling.