Mokokchung Police seized a consignment of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) during a raid at Dilong Ward, Mokokchung town, on the night of October 18.

According to a police statement, a team led by the SDPO (HQ), along with personnel from Police Station-I, Mokokchung, conducted the raid at around 10 pm following specific information about the storage of IMFL in the area.

During the operation, police recovered 28 cases of Kingfisher canned beer (500 ml each), 12 cases of Iconic Whisky (180 ml each), one case of Iconic Whisky (375 ml each) and three bottles of Iconic Whisky (750 ml each).

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The liquor was allegedly recovered from the possession of Pangjungmatem, 45, son of Temsutoshi, originally from Chungtia village under PS-II Mokokchung and currently residing at Dilong Ward, Mokokchung.

Police said the raid was conducted in the presence of independent witnesses. The accused was taken to Police Station-I, Mokokchung, and a case has been taken up for further investigation.

Mokokchung Police reiterated its commitment to enforcing the law and taking appropriate action against unlawful activities.