Man arrested for making illicit arrack in Tirupur

COIMBATORE: The Prohibition Enforcement Wing (PEW) of the Tirupur rural police arrested a 58-year-old man on Tuesday for making illicit arrack at Moogambigai Nagar at Dharapuram.
Police said they had also seized three litres of illicit arrack and 450 litres of fermented sap from the accused, who they identified as R Annasamy, of Moogambigai Nagar.
A source said a team led by Dharapuram PEW police inspector Vinayagam and grade-1 constable Sivabharath had conducted a surprise raid at Annasamy’s house based on a tip that he was involved in making and selling illicit arrack.
“They found fermented sap and illicit arrack in two cans, which they seized, and arrested Annasamy. Further investigation is on,” the source said.