The command of the Mudug Regional Police Force has presented cartons of alcohol that were intended to be imported into Puntland administrative areas.
The deputy commander of the Mudug regional police department, Lieutenant Colonel, Abdi Syed Hussein Jamac (Komaad) and other top security officials were present
The security officials indicated that 487 bottles of alcohol were seized in Galkacyo town when they were hidden and transported in a vehicle.
The large quantity of alcohol, which was found concealed in 487 bottles, represents one of the largest quantity of alcohol to be intercepted by the police in recent times. Alcohol smuggling remains a pressing issue in Somalia with authorities working diligently to curb its influx.
The security officials have also indicated that the culprits who were driving the car have escaped but there are ongoing serious search operations to apprehend them.
Alcohol is among most trafficked illicit substance posing both a public health and security concern and the security agencies are vigilant over the importation of the illicit substance.
