Excise STF seizes jaggery worth ₹2.5 lakh meant for illicit liquor production
Telangana Excise officials seized over two tons of jaggery and alum intended for the illegal production of illicit liquor. Two suspects were arrested, and authorities are investigating potential links to organized criminal networks.
Why it matters
Illicit liquor production poses significant public health risks and represents a persistent challenge for law enforcement in regional India.
The Telangana Excise Special Task Force (STF) seized 2,250 kg of jaggery and 250 kg of alum allegedly being transported for the manufacture of illicit liquor, officials said on Monday. The seizure was made by the Excise STF-B team led by Sub-Inspector Balaraju, who intercepted a van travelling from Hyderabad towards Devarakonda based on specific information.
During the inspection, officials found jaggery and alum worth an estimated ₹2.5 lakh concealed in the vehicle. Both materials are commonly used in the preparation of illicitly distilled liquor. The Excise Department registered a case against two persons and seized the vehicle used for transporting the consignment.
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