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Based on a tip-off, the STF personnel conducted checks in the Air-Conditioned coaches of Vasco-da-Gama – Secunderabad train coming from Goa to Hyderabad on Sunday.

Asks district returning offices to appoint special squads in addition to existing squads to curb flow of cash and gold during ongoing election process

BRS workers who gathered at the scene opposed the police's highhanded behavior, leading to heated arguments.

Since October 15, when the Assembly elections were announced, 19 law enforcement agencies have confiscated goods worth Rs 90.74 crore across the State

The liquor bottles were being smuggled illegally by passengers who arrived from Goa to Hyderabad

The contraband was being transported in a car towards Karnataka when the officials intercepted the vehicle on NH-65 at Kamkole

Prohibition and Excise department officials said public should mandatorily obtain licenses for serving huge quantity of liquor at private parties held at hotels, restaurants and at residences.

A delegation led by morcha president Kalyan Naik submitted a representation to the Commissioner of Excise and Prohibition, urging the government to resolve all the issues pertaining to tribals in the excise and prohibition department.

The arrested person Biyas Gupta (46) from Uttar Pradesh and currently staying at Hafeezpet, procured the chocolates from a source in Uttar Pradesh and managed to smuggle them to Hyderabad and sold it to consumers here, mostly children and students.

The arrested persons are Mohd Khan, Mohd Mobin and Nandith, procured the psychotropic substance from drug dealers at a lower rate and sold it to customers for Rs 3,500 per gram.

Thagubothula Sankshema Sangham district president Kotrangi Tharun expressed concern over unavailability of the 'lite' variety of Kingfisher in wine shops and bars.

While five complaints regarding cash and other items expected to be used to influence elections were received and resolved, FIRs were registered against five persons.

Following a tip-off, Excise officials checked the cars at Muthangi Toll-plaza under Patancheru police station limits on Thursday night.

The suspect B Arjun Goud had developed contacts with local drug dealers in Araku agency area in Andhra Pradesh.

The Excise department has taken a series of special measures to prevent illegal liquor sales, illegal transportation and storage.

Noting that the production and sale of illegal liquor should be checked, he said vigilance forces should be alert at all places.

As part of the operation, extensive inspections are being carried out and strong measures have been taken to prevent cross-border drug trafficking from neighbouring states, the statement said.

A group of persons kidnapped and assaulted two central excise department officials when they had reportedly gone to conduct raids.

Prohibition and Excise Department officials adopt a multi-pronged strategy to keep smugglers at bay

A total of 4.29 lakh cases of liquor IMFL and a total of 5.61 lakh cases of beer were sold to the liquor shops from the depots