Godda, Dec. 18 -- Godda police and the Excise Department have exposed a racket involving fake and illegal liquor, seizing 500 bottles from two vehicles and arresting four accused, including a driver.
The crackdown comes amid heightened vigilance ahead of New Year celebrations to prevent illegal liquor trade and parties.
Despite the liquor prohibition law in Bihar, smugglers continue to adopt new methods to transport and sell illicit alcohol.
Acting on specific intelligence, a joint team of the Excise Department led by Excise Inspector Avadhesh Kumar Singh conducted a vehicle checking drive near Chilkara village under Pathargama police station limits.
During the operation, a Bolero vehicle was intercepted and searched, leading to the rec...