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Crime
Organized Syndicate Runs Illegal Liquor Trade Across MP-Gujarat Border
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 06:36 PM
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An organized criminal syndicate is operating an illegal liquor trade worth crores of rupees across the Malwa and Nimar regions of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, involving a network of licenses and transport.
An organized syndicate is currently operating an illegal liquor business spanning the border areas of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. This illicit network extends from the Malwa and Nimar regions of MP into Gujarat, functioning as a structured criminal enterprise.
The scale of this black market operation is estimated to involve crores of rupees. The syndicate manages the entire supply chain, which includes securing licenses for liquor shops, arranging transportation, and facilitating consumption.
Reports indicate that the network is sustained by a combination of criminal elements and administrative complicity. The operation covers every stage of the trade, from the initial procurement and licensing to the final distribution and sale of the contraband.
The presence of such a vast network highlights the complexity of the illegal liquor trade in these border regions, where enforcement challenges are compounded by organized coordination among various stakeholders.
The scale of this black market operation is estimated to involve crores of rupees. The syndicate manages the entire supply chain, which includes securing licenses for liquor shops, arranging transportation, and facilitating consumption.
Reports indicate that the network is sustained by a combination of criminal elements and administrative complicity. The operation covers every stage of the trade, from the initial procurement and licensing to the final distribution and sale of the contraband.
The presence of such a vast network highlights the complexity of the illegal liquor trade in these border regions, where enforcement challenges are compounded by organized coordination among various stakeholders.