13,851 bottles of IMFL seized
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 31 2026: Cachar Police have seized a huge consignment of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from an oil tanker at the Jiribam Check Post, said sources.

Approximately 5,495 litres of IMFL in 13,851 bottles and cans was being smuggled to Manipur when the tanker was intercepted by the police.

The tanker driver, a resident of Assam, has been arrested.

As a part of its anti-narcotics and anti-smuggling drive, the Cachar police had launched the operation based on a tip-off.

After intercepting the oil tanker bearing Nagaland registration number, the police carried out a detailed search, and discovered a specially constructed hidden chamber inside the tanker, where a large quantity of liquor was found concealed.

Inside the chamber, the police found 508 cartons containing 13,851 bottles and cans, approximately 5,495 litres of liquor.

The consignment reportedly included brands such as King- fisher, Budweiser, Tuborg, Royal Stag, Old Monk and Magic Moments etc .

The liquor was reportedly labelled "For Sale in Arunachal Pradesh Only" .

Police detained and later arrested the tanker driver, identified as Roshan Kumar Roy, a resident of Garachuk, Guwahati.

A mobile phone, driving licence and the tanker were also seized during the operation.

The police suspect that the liquor was being transported illegally towards Manipur.

The driver is being questioned, while further investigation is underway to identify other persons linked to the smuggling network.

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