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Excise officials seized banned intoxicants valued at approximately £50,000 during Operation Thunder in Kumily, discovering contraband in two workshops.
Kochi's drug syndicates now use digital payments and discreet 'dead drops' for contactless transactions, inspired by fictional portrayals, making investigations challenging.
Kerala launched 'Operation Shuddhi' to enforce toddy shop regulations after hygiene violations and illicit sales were reported, with inspections and sample testing to ensure compliance.
Kerala's Excise Minister stated the government will decide on low-alcohol beverage sales after finalising its new liquor policy, with tax structures only applicable if permitted.
The operation was led by Mananthavady Circle Inspector M Dileep, along with the Excise team stationed at the Tholpetty check post.
The arrest was made during 'Operation Hotspot 2.0', a special drive targeting drug smuggling at interstate borders during the election period.
Ajith Kumar IAS was removed as Excise Commissioner and B Ashok was posted as Principal Secretary, Sainik Welfare department.
A case has been registered under Section 22(c) of the NDPS Act, which deals with offences involving commercial quantities of psychotropic substances, said officials.
The Ernakulam Regional Transport Officer (RTO) also informed the Commission that the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) is considering deploying officials in civilian clothes on private buses, on the lines of the shadow police model, to detect violations by bus staff
Toddy shop inspection in Iritty was conducted by the Excise Department as part of a special drive.
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