In a significant operation against liquor smugglers, the Excise Department at Rajauli check post in Nawada district has seized a large consignment of illegal liquor. Acting on a tip-off, authorities intercepted a Mahindra Bolero pickup truck and recovered 137.5 liters of foreign liquor and beer. One individual, identified as a liquor smuggler, was arrested during the raid.

According to Excise Superintendent, intelligence indicated that a Bolero pickup was transporting illicit liquor from Jharkhand into Nawada. A team was deployed at the Rajauli check post, and a thorough vehicle inspection was initiated. The suspicious Bolero was stopped, and upon searching, various brands of foreign liquor and beer bottles were found concealed inside the vehicle.

The Excise Department team immediately confiscated the liquor and apprehended the driver-cum-smuggler on the spot. Interrogation of the arrested individual is underway to identify other accomplices involved in the illicit trade and to ascertain the final destination of the liquor consignment, which was reportedly intended for distribution across various parts of Nawada district.

Given Bihar's prohibition policy, the Excise Department and police consistently conduct operations to curb illegal liquor smuggling. The Rajauli check post, situated on the Jharkhand border, is a known route for smugglers. This recent seizure and arrest are considered a major success for the department in its ongoing efforts.