Liquor Worth ₹94.86 Lakh Seized From Tempo on Valsad Highway
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The Valsad Local Crime Branch seized liquor worth ₹94.86 lakh from an Eicher Tempo on Chanvai Highway on Thursday after the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled while attempting to evade police.
Acting on a tip-off, PSI J. B. Dhanesha and his team set up surveillance on the highway early in the morning. They spotted a tempo matching the description provided by the informant as it headed towards Surat.
When police attempted to intercept the vehicle, the driver sped away before abandoning the tempo a short distance ahead and escaping.
1,023 Boxes of Liquor Recovered
A search of the abandoned vehicle led police to discover 1,023 boxes of liquor. After unloading and counting the consignment, officers valued the seized stock at ₹94.86 lakh.
The police also seized the Eicher Tempo, taking the total value of the confiscated goods to ₹1.04 crore.
Driver Declared Wanted
The Local Crime Branch handed over the tempo and the liquor consignment to Valsad Rural Police. A case has been registered under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, and the driver has been declared a wanted accused.
Police have launched an investigation to identify and trace the absconding driver using the vehicle's registration number.
