Mokokchung Police seized a quantity of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) during a raid at Dilong Ward, Mokokchung Town, on the night of October 18, arresting one person in connection with the case.
According to a press release issued by the Office of the Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung, the raid was conducted at around 10 pm following specific information regarding the storage of IMFL in the area.
A police team led by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Headquarters, along with personnel from Police Station-I, Mokokchung, carried out the operation in the presence of independent witnesses.
The seized liquor included 28 cases of Kingfisher canned beer (500 ml each), 12 cases of Iconic Whisky (180 ml each), one case of Iconic Whisky (375 ml each) and three bottles of Iconic Whisky (750 ml each).
The accused, identified as Pangjungmatem, 45, son of Temsutoshi, a resident of Dilong Ward, Mokokchung Town, originally from Chungtia village under PS-II Mokokchung, was arrested and produced at Police Station-I, Mokokchung.
The case has been taken up for further investigation, the press release stated.
Mokokchung Police reiterated its commitment to enforcing the law and taking appropriate action against unlawful activities.
