Imphal: Manipur Police have dismantled two illegal Distilled Indigenous Country (DIC) liquor manufacturing units in the southeastern Churachandpur district.
The operation led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of illicit liquor, canned beer, distillation equipment, and a vehicle.
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According to police, on Monday, acting on specific input, a team of Churachandpur district police raided a manufacturing unit in K Vangphai Village.
Two individuals involved in the illegal brewing and distilling activities were apprehended. The unit was destroyed, and a four-wheeler vehicle was seized.
In a subsequent raid at LFC Inn, police confiscated a large amount of illegal DIC liquor and arrested the primary culprit behind the illicit trade.
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During both operations, police seized essential manufacturing equipment, including fermentation vessels, distillation apparatus, raw materials like rice or sugarcane, yeast, and bottling equipment, said a police official.
Additionally, approximately 1,500 liters of illicit liquor and 500 cans of beer were seized and disposed of, the official said.
The arrested individuals and seized items have been handed over to the state excise department for further legal proceedings.