Massive Liquor Seizure in Dharampur: Police Catch Smugglers with Rs. 25.87 Lakh Haul

Dharampur, Valsad: In a high-stakes operation that felt like a scene straight out of a crime thriller, the Dharampur Police have successfully intercepted a massive consignment of illicit liquor being smuggled into Gujarat. On this Wednesday, January 14, 2026, while the region was celebrating the festivities of Makar Sankranti, the police department executed a flawless sting operation based on precise intelligence. Smugglers had adopted a new, sophisticated trick of hiding the contraband behind layers of empty cardboard boxes, but the vigilant Dharampur team tore through the disguise to recover a haul worth Rs. 15.82 Lakhs.

Following strict directives from the Valsad Superintendent of Police (SP) to tighten the noose around inter-state smuggling during the festive season, the Dharampur police team has intensified patrolling. This latest victory has sent shockwaves through the local bootlegging syndicates operating along the borders of Selvas and Daman. The total value of the seized items, including the transport vehicle and mobile devices, has reached a staggering Rs. 25,87,570.

The Strategic Ambush: How Police Decoded The ‘Cardboard Box’ Cover-Up

The breakthrough came during a routine patrol when the Dharampur police received a high-priority tip-off regarding a specific tempo traveling from Selvas. The intelligence suggested that a large quantity of foreign-made liquor was being moved under the guise of industrial waste or packaging materials.

Acting with lightning speed, the police team intercepted the Eicher Tempo (Registration No. MH-48-T-5532) at a strategic junction. Upon initial inspection, the vehicle appeared to be carrying nothing but stacks of empty, harmless cardboard boxes. However, the officers’ intuition led to a deeper search. As they cleared the top layers, they discovered a hidden chamber packed with hundreds of cases of prohibited alcohol and beer bottles, meticulously arranged to avoid detection during a superficial check.

Inventory Of The Bust: 9,264 Bottles Recovered In A Single Raid

The sheer scale of the seizure has stunned the local administration. The Dharampur police spent hours documenting the massive quantity of liquor that was intended to flood the local markets during the holiday week.

Detailed Breakdown of the Seized Items:

• Liquor & Beer Count: A massive 9,264 bottles packed into 228 individual boxes.
• Market Value of Alcohol: Estimated at Rs. 15,82,560.
• Vehicle & Gadgets: The Eicher Tempo and mobile phones used in the crime were valued at approximately Rs. 10,05,010.
• Total Value of Seizure: A grand total of Rs. 25,87,570 has been officially recorded in the police books.

Arrest From Assam: Driver Nabbed While Main Kingpin ‘Ajay’ Goes Underground

During the raid, the police apprehended the driver of the vehicle, identified as Haleshwar Sukhleshwar Hasda. A native of the distant state of Assam, Haleshwar had been residing in Selvas and working as a specialized driver for liquor syndicates. During the preliminary interrogation, he cracked under pressure and revealed the inner workings of the operation.

He confessed that the entire consignment was loaded in Selvas and handed over to him by a man named Ajay. His instructions were to deliver the load to a pre-determined coordinate in Gujarat, where it was to be distributed to local bootleggers. While Haleshwar is currently in police custody, the Dharampur Police have officially declared ‘Ajay’ as a most-wanted fugitive. Specialized teams have been dispatched to Selvas to track down the primary mastermind behind this multi-lakh rupee racket.

Border Vigilance: Dharampur Police Use Intelligence To Crush Smuggling

The Dharampur and Kaprada regions of Valsad district serve as critical gateway points for the movement of goods between Gujarat and the Union Territories of Daman and Dadra & Nagar Haveli (Selvas). Since Gujarat maintains a strict dry-state policy, these borders are constant targets for smugglers.

Enhanced Security Measures:

• Human Intelligence: The police are now relying heavily on local informants to track suspicious vehicle movements.
• Modern Scanning: Officers are using advanced methods to check vehicles carrying essential commodities like vegetables, cardboard, and milk, which are often used as covers for liquor.
• Inter-State Coordination: The Valsad Police are working in sync with Selvas authorities to identify the godowns where these illegal stocks are being consolidated.

This latest operation by the Dharampur Police is a clear message that the “cardboard cover-up” or any other creative smuggling tactic will not work against the heightened vigilance of the department. As the investigation continues, authorities expect more arrests in the coming days, potentially leading to the dismantling of a major inter-state liquor supply chain.

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