Luxury SUV Turned Mobile Bar: Vapi Police Intercept High-Speed Liquor Smuggling from Daman to Surat; ₹2.88 Lakh Worth Booze Found Hidden in Ertiga! (2026)
Vapi Town Police Major Liquor Bust
The Vapi Town Police have delivered a massive blow to the inter-district liquor smuggling network operating between Daman and Surat. In a precision-led sting operation at the Sagakasa Checkpost, officers intercepted a white Maruti Suzuki Ertiga that had been converted into a high-speed smuggling vehicle. The raid resulted in the seizure of premium foreign liquor and beer valued at ₹2.88 lakh. Two residents of Surat were arrested on the spot, while the mastermind behind the operation remains at large as Vapi authorities launch a massive manhunt in 2026.
The Sting Operation: Intelligence-Led Watch
Acting on a specific tip-off received on Friday, the Vapi Town Police team, led by senior officers, set up a strategic blockade.
- The Location: A high-alert watch was maintained at the Dabhel Checkpost (opposite Sagakasa), a critical entry point into Gujarat from the Union Territory of Daman.
- The Interception: A white Ertiga (Registration No: MH-02-FX-9561) was spotted approaching the checkpoint at high speed. The vehicle was flagged down and subjected to a thorough search.
The Concealment: Hidden Compartments and Under-Seat Stashes
Upon inspection, the police were shocked to find the interior of the luxury car packed with contraband.
- The Seizure: A massive haul of various brands of IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor) and chilled beer cans were recovered from under the seats and the rear boot space.
- Arrests Made:
- Bharatkumar Ramashishsinh Yadav (Driver, resident of Surat)
- Dinanath Prabhusinh Yadav (Cleaner, resident of Surat)
- Total Value: Including the vehicle and mobile phones, the total value of the seized goods is estimated to be several lakhs of rupees.
The Surat Connection: Mastermind ‘Shankar Yadav’ Wanted
During the initial interrogation at the Vapi Town Police Station, the accused made some startling revelations:
- The Source: The liquor was loaded onto the vehicle on Dabhel Road, Daman, from a local supplier.
- The Destination: The consignment was destined for a notorious distributor in Surat identified as Shankar Panchamsinh Yadav.
- Manhunt Launched: Vapi Police have officially declared Shankar Yadav as “Wanted” and have dispatched teams to Surat to locate his hideouts.
Vapi’s War on Prohibition Violations
This bust is part of a wider crackdown by the Valsad district police to choke the supply lines of illegal liquor ahead of local festivities. The use of a private luxury SUV like the Ertiga is a common tactic used by bootleggers to blend into highway traffic and avoid the suspicion of law enforcement. However, the vigilance of the Vapi Town Police has once again proven that “luxury is no cover for crime.”
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