Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Gujarat Police Seize Liquor Worth Rs 14.2 Lakh
In Gujarat's Valsad district, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) intercepted a pick-up truck carrying illicit liquor worth Rs 14.2 lakh.
The liquor was hidden beneath sacks of rice husk to avoid detection.
The truck was seized, along with the liquor, rice husk sacks, and a mobile phone.
The driver, Himmat Solanki, was arrested.
Two other individuals, Manubhai and an unidentified associate, are wanted in connection with the case.
The seized items and the arrested driver were handed over to the Dungri Police Station for further investigation.
Gujarat's Local Crime Branch seized illicit liquor worth Rs 14.2 lakh hidden under rice husk.
The liquor was transported in a Tata Tempo truck intercepted on National Highway 48.
A total of 8,940 bottles and cans of whisky, vodka, and beer were recovered.
The driver, Himmat Solanki, was arrested, and two other individuals are wanted.
The total value of seized property, including the vehicle and rice husk sacks, was Rs 22.57 lakh.
- Who
- Local Crime Branch (LCB) personnel, Himmat Solanki, Manubhai
- What
- Seizure of illicit liquor worth Rs 14.2 lakh
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Valsad, Gujarat
- Why
- To enforce prohibition laws and prevent the smuggling of illicit liquor
Law Enforcement
Liquor Smugglers
Enforcement of Prohibition Laws
Law Enforcement
The Local Crime Branch (LCB) actively enforces prohibition laws to prevent the smuggling of illicit liquor.
Liquor Smugglers
Smugglers attempt to evade detection by concealing liquor under rice husk and transporting it through hidden means.
- Location
- Valsad, Gujarat
- Value of Seized Liquor
- Rs 14,20,944
- Number of Bottles/Cans
- 8,940
- Total Volume of Liquor
- 1,809.360 litres
- Vehicle Seized
- Tata Tempo
- Arrested Driver
- Himmat Solanki
- Total Value of Seized Property
- Rs 22,57,444