Nagaland Police conducted a search and inspection operation in Medziphema on October 14, seizing 581.520 litres of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), according to a statement issued by the PRO, Police Headquarters, today.

The release stated that the operation was carried out following a complaint from responsible persons in Medziphema, Chümoukedima district, about the unchecked sale and storage of liquor. 

Searches were conducted at suspected locations under the jurisdiction of the ADC, Chümoukedima, and Medziphema Police Station.

According to the release, the operation was part of efforts to curb the illegal sale and storage of IMFL and to enforce the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act, 1989.

Police teams searched suspected liquor-selling establishments and storage premises, including sheds, along Medziphema Town Junction, Jharnapani Junction and adjoining areas, including National Highway 29.

Various brands of IMFL were seized, and the seizures were documented through the respective seizure memos, the release said.

Two individuals suspected of involvement in the sale of liquor were detained during the operation and subsequently released on PR bond. Further proceedings are being taken in accordance with applicable legal provisions, it added.

The police said the operation reflected the authorities' commitment to act on complaints and strengthen enforcement against illegal liquor sale and storage. The public has been urged to cooperate with the authorities during such operations and to report information on illegal liquor sale and storage to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.