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Crime
Smugglers Hide Liquor in SUV, Packs Found in Spare Tyre and Engine
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 04:36 PM
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Authorities uncovered a covert liquor shipment concealed inside an SUV, with bottles stashed in the spare tyre and beneath the engine block.
Police conducting a routine vehicle check discovered that a four-wheeler had been converted into a mobile liquor depot. Investigators found multiple sealed packs of alcoholic beverages hidden in the spare tyre cavity and secured under the engine cover, indicating a deliberate attempt to evade detection.
The seized items suggest an organized smuggling operation that exploits ordinary passenger vehicles to transport contraband across state lines. Officials noted that the concealment methods were sophisticated, involving custom-made compartments that blend with the vehicle's standard parts.
The case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and the SUV, along with the illicit liquor, has been seized. Further inquiries are underway to trace the network behind the shipment and identify any additional vehicles involved.
Law enforcement agencies have warned that similar tactics may be employed in future attempts to move prohibited alcohol, urging the public to report suspicious vehicle modifications.
The investigation remains ongoing, with the possibility of filing charges against the individuals responsible for the smuggling scheme.
The seized items suggest an organized smuggling operation that exploits ordinary passenger vehicles to transport contraband across state lines. Officials noted that the concealment methods were sophisticated, involving custom-made compartments that blend with the vehicle's standard parts.
The case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and the SUV, along with the illicit liquor, has been seized. Further inquiries are underway to trace the network behind the shipment and identify any additional vehicles involved.
Law enforcement agencies have warned that similar tactics may be employed in future attempts to move prohibited alcohol, urging the public to report suspicious vehicle modifications.
The investigation remains ongoing, with the possibility of filing charges against the individuals responsible for the smuggling scheme.