India News | AP: Police Arrest Two for Smuggling Liquor Worth Rs 5 Lakh from Karnataka in Chitoor

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 15 (ANI): Two persons were arrested for allegedly smuggling liquor from Karnataka  to Andhra's Chitoor worth Rs 5 lakh, police said on Saturday.

Police said that liquor was seized as part of vehicle inspections in the district.

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Two cars and a two wheeler were also seized alongwith seizure of liquor in the suprise inspection conducted by the police.  

"Gangavaram police arrested two persons after seizing 5 lakhs worth of Karnataka liquor. Two cars and a two-wheeler were also seized from them," police said.

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Police further stated that another accused has absconded in this incident, and an operation is underway to apprehend him.

"A person coming on a two-wheeler absconded, and two others were arrested," an official statement said.

Further investigation is underway. (ANI)

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