Nagaland Police seize 581 litres of liquor in Medziphema operation

Kohima, October 15 (MExN): Nagaland Police seized 581.520 litres of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) during a search and inspection operation at suspected liquor-selling and storage locations in Medziphema, Chümoukedima district, on October 14.

According to a press release issued by the Office of the Director General of Police (DGP), Nagaland, the operation was conducted following a public complaint regarding the unabated and unchecked sale and storage of liquor in the area.

Police teams searched and inspected suspected liquor-selling establishments, storage premises and sheds around Medziphema Town Junction, Jharnapani Junction and adjoining areas, including National Highway 29.

The operation was part of efforts to curb the illegal sale and storage of IMFL and Nagaland-made foreign liquor and enforce the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act, 1989.

Various brands of IMFL were seized during the searches, with the total quantity recorded in the respective seizure memos at 581.520 litres.

Two individuals suspected of involvement in liquor sales were detained during the operation and subsequently released on PR bond. Further proceedings are underway in accordance with applicable legal provisions.

The police stated that the operation underscored the authorities’ commitment to acting on complaints and strengthening enforcement against the illegal sale and storage of liquor.

The public has been urged to cooperate with authorities during such operations and report information concerning illegal liquor sales and storage to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.