IndiaPolice and Excise Department teams in Kozhikode district raided a rented house where they discovered 60 bottles of foreign liquor and over 70 live bullets. The raid occurred on September 2, 2026, following a tip-off about potential smuggling activities. The house was locked upon arrival, but after an extensive search, authorities recovered the items, though no firearms were found. The tenant, from Nellipoyil, was detained for questioning, but the origins of the liquor and bullets remain unclear. Authorities suspect the liquor was intended for illegal sale, while they are investigating whether the bullets were legally acquired for hunting purposes. A case has been filed under relevant provisions of the Kerala Abkari Act and the Arms Act.
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