Chennai police arrested a 24-year-old man for smuggling liquor from Puducherry to Chennai in an SUV on Wednesday. The arrest followed a surveillance operation conducted by a team from the CMBT police station on April 28 near the Koyambedu metro railway station.
Incident Details
Acting on a tip-off, police attempted to stop a suspicious car for inspection. The occupants refused to halt the vehicle and drove a short distance before abandoning it and fleeing. On searching the car, police found 24 bottles of liquor, suspected to have been transported illegally from Puducherry.
Arrest and Seizure
After further investigation, police traced and arrested Naveen, 24, of Sholinghur. Police seized the liquor bottles and the car. Naveen has been remanded in judicial custody.
This operation highlights the ongoing efforts by Chennai police to curb illegal liquor smuggling from neighboring regions. The CMBT police team acted swiftly on the tip-off, leading to the successful interception and arrest.
