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Illegal and unregistered medicines worth Rs15 million have been seized in a joint raid by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) State Bank Circle and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP).

According to the FIA spokesperson, the raid took place in Gulshan-e-Roomi within the jurisdiction of Malir Cantonment.

The accused, identified as Anoop Kumar, was found storing and selling unregistered medicines from various international pharmaceutical companies, including those based in the US.

Anoop Kumar was allegedly using a Facebook page named ‘Vitamindec’ to market these medicines online. Imported cosmetics, shampoos, and nutritional products from various foreign brands were also recovered during the raid.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2478320/illegal-drugs-cosmetics-worth-rs15m-seized-in-raid

The action was conducted on July 10, near Khed Shivapur along the Pune-Satara highway.

During the operation, authorities intercepted a suspicious 14-wheeler truck near Hotel Jagdamba. Upon inspection, they made a startling discovery of 79,680 bottles of 180 ml capacity and 6,480 bottles of 750 ml capacity of Royal Blue Malt Whiskey. The liquor, originally intended for sale exclusively in Goa, was valued at ₹ 1.28 Crore and found without necessary transport documentation.

The Saswad state excise division has initiated legal proceedings under sections 65(a)(e), 80, 81, 83, 90, 103, and 108 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949, highlighting the state’s stringent stance against illicit liquor trade. This action underscores the commitment to uphold legal regulations and deter unlawful activities in the region.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/liquor-smuggling-racket-busted-by-state-excise-101720636406399.html

Pune: In a significant operation led by State Excise officials from Saswad Division,  Pune, a major smuggling racket was unearthed involving liquor purportedly transported under the guise of cosmetics. Acting on confidential information, a team of inspectors conducted raids today, July 10, 2024, in the vicinity of Mauje Khed Shivapur village along the Satara-Pune highway. Upon inspection, authorities discovered a staggering 79,680 bottles of 180 ml capacity and 6,480 bottles of 750 ml capacity of Royal Blue Malt Whiskey, originally manufactured and intended for sale exclusively in Goa.

The seized liquor, valued at Rs. 1.28 Cr, was found without necessary transport documentation. Additionally, a Bharat Benz car and mobile phone, collectively valued at Rs. 1.51 Cr were impounded. One individual, identified as Sunil Chakraborty, was apprehended in connection with the smuggling operation. In response to the findings, the Saswad Department has initiated legal proceedings under sections 65(a)(e), 80, 81, 83, 90, 103, and 108 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949. The case, registered underscores the state’s firm stance against illicit liquor trade, reaffirming the commitment to uphold legal regulations and deter unlawful activities in the region.

https://punemirror.com/pune/crime/massive-seizure-in-saswad-smuggled-goa-liquor-disguised-as-cosmetics/cid1720605526.htm

Assam: Machkhowa Police in Dhemaji district, Assam, carried out a major search operation on July 9 which resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of illegal Arunachali liquor, dealing a substantial blow to the illicit trade.

The raid also led to the confiscation of a Hyundai Eon vehicle bearing the registration number AS-04L-3160. The vehicle was being used to transport the contraband.

Further investigations are underway to identify and apprehend those involved in the illicit operation.

https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/assam-police-seizes-large-quantity-of-illegal-arunchali-liquor-in-dhemaji-1045680-2024-07-09

New Delhi: Two Bihar men, both in their late twenties, frustrated by their monotonous lives decided to mint easy money by smuggling liquor into the dry state in such a manner that they evade the law of the land. The alleged duo would have continued to thrive in their illegal liquor business had Head Constable Manoj Kumar posted at the Anti-Auto Theft Squad in the Dwarka district not received a crucial input.

On July 3, the Delhi Police received a tip-off about a syndicate of illicit liquor suppliers, who are involved in supplying illegal liquor to Hazipur, Bihar and were present at Bharthal Village, loading the liquor in a container from their rented godown.

Immediately, the cops swung into action and a team was dispatched to Bharthal Village near Dada Mota Mandir Firni Road.

A total of 13,264 quarters of liquor meant to be supplied only in Haryana was found and seized by the Delhi Police. Accordingly, a case was lodged under relevant provisions of the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and the accused duo was arrested.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2024/Jul/08/stash-of-smuggled-liquor-to-dry-bihar-seized

Kallakurichi: The Crime Branch-CID on Thursday, July 4, 2024, seized 2,000 litres of methanol, an industrial chemical from a sump in an unused petrol bunk in Veeraperumanallur near Panruti, in Cuddalore district.

CB-CID sources said the seizure was made following the interrogation of Madesh, who has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the hooch tragedy at Karunapuram in Kallakurichi, which has claimed 65 lives so far. Madesh is suspected to have supplied the poisonous brew to bootleggers in Kallakurichi. After supplying the methanol to the bootlegger in Karunapuram, Madesh had stored the remaining stock in a sump in an unused petrol bunk that he had taken on lease in Veeraperumanallur near Panruti. The methanol, totalling 2,000 litres, was seized and it is now part of the property related to the case,” an official said.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/kallakurichi-hooch-tragedy-2000-litres-of-methanol-seized-from-unused-petrol-bunk-in-cuddalore-district/article68365938.ece

Tiruchi: A Tiruchi City police team seized 240 kilograms of banned tobacco substances that were being smuggled in a car, early on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

The police team was carrying out vehicle checks near SIT junction when they stopped a car and checked the vehicle. They found 27 gunny bags containing banned tobacco substances inside the vehicle and confiscated the contraband. Two persons V. Selvakumar (26) of Thottiyam in Tiruchi district and P. Srinath (39) of Pattukottai in Thanjavur district, who had smuggled the contraband in the car, were arrested.The value of the seized contraband was put at ₹4 lakh, a police press release said.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/240-kg-of-banned-tobacco-products-seized-in-tiruchi-two-arrested/article68366169.ece

Bengaluru: Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have seized fake branded dress materials, which were being sold as original, worth 1.38 crores from a shop in Bengaluru and have arrested the proprietor on Tuesday.

The accused is identified as Narasimharaju (38) who had his shop at the BEML layout which falls under Rajarajeshwari Nagar police station limits. The shop was stocked with fakes of all major brands including Nike, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and Zara. The customers were made to believe that they were purchasing original items.

https://english.varthabharati.in/karnataka/bengaluru-fake-branded-products-worth-138-crore-seized#:~:text=Bengaluru%3A%20Central%20Crime%20Branch%20(CCB,arrested%20the%20proprietor%20on%20Tuesday.

Authorities seize a shipment of P744,900 smuggled cigarettes declared as dried fish in Jolo, Sulu on Friday, June 28. The seized contrabands were taken to the Sulu Maritime Police Station for proper disposition. (SunStar Zamboanga)

AUTHORITIES have seized a shipment of smuggled cigarettes declared as dried fish in Jolo, Sulu, the police said Saturday, June 29, 2024.

The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) said the shipment was seized around 12 p.m. Friday, June 28, aboard a commercial ferry docked at the port of Jolo.

The PRO-BAR said seized by policemen were 650 reams of smuggled cigarettes with an estimated market value of P744,900.
Investigation showed that an unidentified person had left the five boxes with the ship’s checker, declaring it as dried fish for shipment to Zamboanga City.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/over-p700000-smuggled-cigarettes-seized-in-jolo-port