KANGPOKPI, April 8: The Quick Reaction Team (QRT) of Kangpokpi Police today seized a large quantity of liquor at around 7:40 pm during frisking.
According to the Police, a total of 1000 litres of DIC liquor worth approximately Rs 60,000 in the local market were seized from the possession of one Henga (43) wife of Kaba and Hinga (40) wife of James.
The two women were supposed to transport the seized item at Maram by a Bolero Camper bearing Regd. No. AR 15/0140 according to a police source but the duo along with the liquor were stopped by the QRT of Kangpokpi Police at the police station gate and while frisking and checking, were found to be carrying the liquor. The vehicle was driven by one Thomas (28) son of Kaba and was coming from Awang Sekmai heading towards Senapati, added the police source.
The source further added that the seized items will be destroyed tomorrow morning in the presence of local civil bodies including Kanggui Town Committee, KWWO and KYU. Mention may be made that this is the largest seizure of liquor by the Kangpokpi Police so far.