The practice of operating clandestine distilleries (haatbhatti) for illicit liquor had been ongoing in forested areas, mangrove belts, and several other locations within the Vasai-Virar city limits. Acting on this, a team from the Crime Detection Branch 4 conducted a raid and busted a hidden illicit liquor den in Barf Pada, Virar.

Illegal Dens Increasing Across City Limits

These illicit liquor operations were being run across multiple city locations, including forest areas and mangrove regions, with the manufactured liquor distributed locally. As the number of such dens continued to increase, the police deployed specialised teams to crack down on them.

Tip-Off Leads to Raid Near Community Temple

Recently, Crime Detection Branch 4 received information about a covert illicit liquor disti

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