Port Blair, May 11: Andaman & Nicobar Police is committed to zero tolerance policy against bootlegging, illicit handia and drug peddling. To ensure that bootleggers, illicit liquor sellers and drug peddlers do not indulge in any illegal activity, a close vigil has been kept over the offenders and multiple raids have been conducted in various parts of this District.

During the period from 01/04/2022 to 30/04/2022, a total of 41 excise cases have been registered in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and 309 bottles of IMFL, 17.5 Litres Illicit Liquor and 15 Kg of Handia have been seized. Apart from this, jungle searches are also being carried out to keep a check on illicit trade.

The tireless and sincere efforts of Andaman & Nicobar Police has succeeded in putting a hold on illegal activities and committed to take stern action against bootleggers & illicit liquor sellers and has mounted strict surveillance. The general public is requested to share information pertaining to any crime or other illegal activities to Police at 100, 112 & 03192-233077/273344/265965. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.