Police launch 'Operation Wind' against illicit liquor sale
The Hindu
During the lockdown and following the closure of liquor outlets, illicit liquor is being sold across the State.The Prohibition and Enforcement Wing (PEW) officials are conducting intensive operations
During the lockdown and following the closure of liquor outlets, illicit liquor is being sold across the State. The Prohibition and Enforcement Wing (PEW) officials are conducting intensive operations against those involved in the preparation and sale of illicit liquor. PEW has launched a special drive “Operation Wind” from June 8 to 22 aiming to prevent production and sale of illicit liquor / arrack in the entire State. Intensive raids have been organised across the State in hilly areas. On day one, a total of 14,232 litres of fermented wash was seized and destroyed, 45 cases were registered in Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore and 16 more districts. A total of 2,210 litres of illicit arrack was traced and destroyed, 67 cases were registered in Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore and 17 more districts.
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