Despite curbs, no let-up in IMFL smuggling in Kozhikode
The Hindu
Carriers found using private vehicles to transport illegal stock
Attempts to smuggle in Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) into Kozhikode district are on the rise, even as the State government has imposed more restrictions on the public to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many are reportedly on a buying spree and illegal procurement of stock. Though Excise squads have intensified surprise inspections and vehicle checking, there has been no let-up in cases where carriers use private vehicles to smuggle in illegally procured stock. Meanwhile, black market prevails in rural pockets, with the police imposing more regulations near Beverages Corporation and Consumerfed outlets to control rush. The situation was no different during the first wave of the pandemic when hooch dens too had turned active. For many it was an opportunity to make quick buck. The situation was brought under control with a strong deployment of striking forces and plainclothesmen by the Excise Department.More Related News
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