8316 litres of spirit seized

Palakkad, Feb 22 (UNI) Excise officials seized 8316 liters of spirit valued about Rs 16 lakhs from Meenakashipuram checkpost in the district.

The spirit was being brought in a lorry from Tamil Nadu to Alapuzha district.

The spirit was hidden under fish with 252 plastic cans, each containing 33 litres of spirit.

Excise officals arrested the lorry driver and the helpers were identified as Subir from Aroor Alapuzha district and P J Shibu belonging to Palluruthy in cochin, officials said.

UNI