Maharashtra Excise Department Seizes Goa-Made Liquor in Two Separate Operations
The Maharashtra State Excise Department conducted two separate operations targeting the smuggling of Goa-manufactured foreign liquor. At Thane Railway Station, officials seized 61 bottles worth approximately Rs 71,560 from a railway attendant. In Raigad's Mahad taluka, authorities intercepted a truck carrying 1,480 boxes valued at Rs 1.49 crore, arresting the driver. Both cases involve violations of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, with legal actions initiated. These operations were led by senior excise officials under Commissioner Dr. Rajesh Deshmukh's guidance.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 23 Sept, 02:40 pm. Other outlets followed.