Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 30: Three people aboard a wooden dinghy were handed over to Humfreygunj police after forest personnel recovered 14 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) and 24 cans of beer during a patrol near New Wandoor sea area on October 29. The recovery followed a search of the vessel, where personnel found the alcoholic beverages stored in bags and a plastic drum.
The incident came to light during routine patrolling by staff of the MGMNP Range under the Wildlife Division in the Wandoor sea area. The forest team spotted the dinghy stationed near New Wandoor and searched it, leading to the discovery of the liquor and beer.
The team comprised Forester Nicodin Barwa and Mazdoor M. Mahendran. They brought the three occupants, along with the recovered liquor, to Wandoor Jetty for further questioning.
According to the information provided, the occupants possessed IMFL beyond the permissible limit. The forest personnel subsequently informed the Station House Officer (SHO) of Humfreygunj Police Station about the recovery and handed over the three individuals and the seized alcoholic beverages to police officials.
The police will take further action under the applicable laws, according to the information released by the department. The account did not specify the identities of the three occupants or the quantity of liquor permitted under the applicable limit.
The operation took place under the supervision of the Range Officer of MGMNP Range, Wandoor.
The recovery involved both IMFL bottles and beer cans, with the department reporting that personnel found the stock concealed in bags and a plastic drum aboard the dinghy. The matter has now been referred to the local police for further action under the law.
