Shocking Midnight Raid: ₹ 26 Lakh Liquor Haul Hidden Under ‘Fogg’ Body Spray Seized as Valsad LCB Busts Massive Smuggling Racket
High-Stakes Highway Strike: LCB Exposes Cunning Smuggling Tactic on Pardi National Highway
BREAKING NEWS: In a sensational midnight operation that has dealt a severe blow to interstate smuggling networks, the Valsad Local Crime Branch (LCB) has intercepted a sophisticated liquor trafficking attempt on the Pardi National Highway. In a scenario reflecting a high-octane crime thriller, bootleggers attempted to smuggle a massive consignment of foreign liquor into Gujarat by disguising it as branded ‘Fogg’ body sprays. The Valsad LCB, acting on surgical intelligence, successfully unmasked this creative cover, seizing a stash of booze hidden beneath hundreds of perfume boxes.
This successful raid marks a significant victory for the Gujarat Police in their ongoing battle against the illicit liquor trade. By uncovering the “perfume decoy” method, authorities have highlighted the increasingly desperate and innovative tactics bootleggers are using to bypass the state’s strict prohibition laws. The operation has not only led to a substantial seizure but has also put a spotlight on the kingpins operating from the Union Territory of Daman.
Surgical Precision: Midnight Ambush Near Vallabh Ashram School
The success of this mission was rooted in an incredibly accurate tip-off received by the LCB team. Information suggested that a maroon-colored Eicher tempo was transporting a large quantity of foreign liquor from Daman towards Surat and Ahmedabad. Under the strategic supervision of top officials, a specialized team established a secret “Watch” on the service road of the National Highway, strategically positioned in front of the Vallabh Ashram School in Pardi.
As the clock struck midnight, the suspected vehicle emerged. Before the driver could react or change course, the LCB team swiftly surrounded the tempo, cutting off all escape routes. The driver, caught completely off-guard, was detained immediately. While the vehicle appeared to be a standard goods carrier at first glance, the police’s experience told them that a deeper investigation was required.
The Fogg Screen: 1,086 Liquor Bottles Buried Under 600 Perfume Boxes
Upon opening the rear of the tempo, the officers were initially met with stacks of boxes from the popular “FOGG” body spray brand. To an untrained eye, it looked like a legitimate commercial shipment destined for retail. The value of the body sprays alone was calculated at a staggering ₹ 26,07,422. However, the LCB investigators began the laborious process of removing the top layers.
As they cleared the 600 boxes of perfume, the true nature of the cargo was revealed. Buried beneath the personal care products were:
- 1,086 bottles of premium foreign liquor and beer.
- The estimated market value of the liquor alone is ₹ 3,61,680.
The bootleggers had used the high-value branded perfume as a clever “decoy” to shield the liquor from routine highway inspections. This calculated move was designed to ensure that if the vehicle was stopped, the presence of branded goods would deter a more thorough search.
UP Driver Captured: Total Seizure Valued at ₹ 34.74 Lakh
The police have arrested the driver, identified as Jayprakash Dharampal Gautam, a resident of Uttar Pradesh. Along with the illegal liquor, the police have seized the tempo, mobile phones, and the massive stock of body sprays. The total cumulative value of the seized property is a massive ₹ 34,74,102.
During the on-site interrogation, Jayprakash made several startling revelations about the operation’s scale. The use of a driver from outside the state was a deliberate move to minimize local recognition and lower the profile of the trip. The driver is currently in police custody, and investigators are working to analyze his mobile data to identify the digital trail of the smuggling network.
The Daman-to-Kalol Connection: Mastermind ‘Ganesh’ Declared Wanted
The investigation has traced the origins of this illegal consignment back to the Union Territory of Daman. The driver confessed that the liquor was loaded at a specific warehouse in Daman by an individual named ‘Ganesh’. This massive “Kheyp” (consignment) was intended for delivery in Kalol, located in the Gandhinagar district.
The Valsad Police have officially registered a case and declared the mastermind, Ganesh, as ‘Wanted’. Multiple police teams have been dispatched to Daman to pinpoint the warehouse where the loading took place and to arrest the organizers. This link confirms that Daman remains a significant source point for liquor inflow into Gujarat, specifically targeting high-demand areas in the northern districts.
LCB’s Vigilance Thwarts a Highly Sophisticated Smuggling Blueprint
Had the Valsad LCB not acted with such dedication and sharp intuition, this “Perfume Prototype” of smuggling would have likely succeeded, potentially becoming a standard method for future trafficking. Bootleggers are clearly moving away from traditional hiding spots like “milk tankers” or “hidden floorboards” and are instead utilizing expensive, branded consumer goods to create an air of legitimacy.
Following this successful raid, the district police have issued a high-priority alert to all highway patrol units. Officers have been instructed to conduct “Deep Inspections” of all goods carriers, regardless of the brand names or types of goods displayed on the packaging. The LCB’s ability to see through the “Fogg” has successfully prevented a massive influx of illegal alcohol into the state capital’s vicinity.
Panic Among Smugglers as LCB Eyes the ‘Kalol’ Buyers
The shockwaves of this raid are being felt from the borders of Daman to the warehouses of Kalol. The police are now shifting their focus toward the “Recipients.” Investigating who in Kalol or Gandhinagar was responsible for ordering such a massive and expensive consignment is now the top priority. By tracking the financial transactions related to the “Fogg” spray purchase, the police aim to dismantle the entire supply chain.
“We are not just catching drivers; we are going for the roots of the network,” stated a senior LCB official. The arrested driver’s remand will be used to determine if this specific “perfume method” has been used successfully in previous months. For now, the Pardi highway remains a strictly monitored zone, proving to be a graveyard for the ambitious plans of interstate bootleggers.
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