Spurious liquor factories were raided in Karachi’s Defense area by the Excise and Narcotics Department following a death. Two suspects were arrested for selling expensive fake liquor bottles in the city. Thousands of bottles of fake branded liquor were recovered, being sold for Rs 16,000 to Rs 30,000 each. Last week, a man died after consuming fake liquor in the same area. Furthermore, a drug manufacturing lab was discovered in a separate raid earlier, where hashish was being converted into liquid form for use in electric cigarettes, and two persons were arrested.
KARACHI: The Excise and Narcotics Department conducted a raid on two spurious Liquor factories after death in Karachi’s Defense area, ARY News reported.
As per details, the raid was conducted on the fake liquor factories where two suspects were arrested for selling expensive spurious liquor bottles in the metropolis.
The secretary excise revealed that thousands of bottles for selling fake branded liquor in posh areas of Karachi were also recovered. He claimed that one bottle of fake liquor was being sold for over Rs 16,000 to Rs 30,000.
Read more: Liquid hashish makers and suppliers arrested in Karachi
Last week a man died after consuming fake liquor in the defense area of Karachi and the FIR was registered in Darakhshan police station.
Earlier, the Excise and Narcotics Department conducted a raid in Karachi’s Defence area and recovered a drug manufacturing lab – the first of a kind in the country’s history.
Director General (DG) Excise Sindh, Aurangzeb Pehnoor, in a statement alleged that the accused used to convert hashish into a liquid form, which can be used in electric cigarettes.
The drug was supplied in several posh areas in the guise of vape – electric cigarettes.
Meanwhile, during the raid, two accused were arrested from the scene, however, two machines and liquid containers were taken into custody.
The recent tragic death in Karachi due to consumption of spurious liquor has prompted swift action from law enforcement agencies. In a coordinated effort, authorities have conducted a series of raids on suspected illicit liquor manufacturing operations throughout the city. These crackdowns aim to curb the production and distribution of counterfeit and potentially lethal alcoholic beverages that pose a significant threat to public health and safety. The incident has underscored the urgent need for strict enforcement measures and stronger regulations to combat the illicit alcohol trade. It is hoped that these coordinated efforts will lead to the apprehension of those responsible and prevent further tragedies caused by spurious liquor. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to the production or sale of illegal alcohol to the authorities. As the authorities continue their investigations, the community remains united in the pursuit of justice and the protection of public welfare.
Source: ARY NEWS
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Summary: Spurious liquor factories in Karachi were raided by the Excise and Narcotics Department following a death in the Defense area. Two suspects were apprehended for selling costly counterfeit liquor bottles, with thousands of fake branded liquor bottles seized. The deceased had consumed fake liquor, leading to an FIR being filed. Additionally, a drug manufacturing lab was discovered in a raid, where hashish was being converted into a liquid form for use in electric cigarettes, which were supplied in upscale areas under the guise of vape products.
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