21 cartons of smuggled liquor were seized. (Representational Image)
21 cartons of smuggled liquor, which were to be supplied during Gram Panchayat election in UP, were seized and one person was arrested in this connection, excise official said in Muzaffarnagar today.
Circle Officer Akil Ahmed said police intercepted a car on Rohan road under Charthawal police station in the district last night.
Upon search, they found 21 cartons of liquor hidden in the car, he said.
The liquor was smuggled from Haryana for supplying during Gram Panchayat elections, the officer said.
The car has been seized and driver Sanjay was arrested in this connection, he added.