VILLUPURAM : In a recent operation spanning two days, the police apprehended two individuals and confiscated a total of 2,592 liquor bottles from two locations in Brammadesam.
Based on a tip-off, officers from the district prohibition enforcement wing conducted a raid at a suspected residence on Mariamman Temple Street; during which they found 1,872 liquor bottles hidden for illegal sale.
The owner of the house, A Datchinamorthy (54) was taken into custody. Further investigation revealed that his son, D Viji (32) who manages the bar attached to a TASMAC outlet had procured the liquor in advance for illegal resale at inflated prices. He is currently absconding and a case has been registered against him.