Two detained under Goondas Act for illegal liquor trade in Mayiladuthurai

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.