Two individuals involved in liquor smuggling and illegal liquor sales in Mayiladuthurai district have been detained under the Goondas Act.
During a vehicle check near Vaitheeswaran Koil railway gate on January 2, a special team led by Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) Inspector Jaya intercepted a speeding four-wheeler and seized 1,200 bottles of liquor smuggled without a permit. The vehicle was driven by Vicky alias S.Vignesh ,30, from Maharajapuram Road, Enjikudi, Peralam.
The contraband was being supplied to Pethamma alias Nanni Alagarsami, a resident of Thiruppankur Main Road, Vaitheeswaran Koil, who was involved in illegal liquor sales.
Both individuals were arrested, and further investigation revealed multiple previous offenses against them. Based on a recommendation by Superintendent of Police G. Stalin, Mayiladuthurai Collector issued a Preventive Detention Order on January 30, and both were detained on January 31.
Published – February 01, 2025 08:40 pm IST