The Excise Department seized 5,200 litres of country‑made liquor being transported in luxury vehicles including Scorpio and Thar SUVs.
The raid exposed a large‑scale smuggling operation, with liquor being ferried in expensive cars to evade detection. Officials confirmed that four cars, three motorcycles, and one pistol were seized during the operation.
The bust highlights how smugglers are increasingly using high‑end vehicles to conceal illegal consignments. Excise police have registered a case against the accused and launched further investigation into the network.
Authorities said the seizure marks one of the biggest recent raids in Bhubaneswar, aimed at curbing the illegal liquor trade and ensuring strict enforcement of excise laws.
