In a high-stakes operation early this morning, the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) of the Gujarat Police raided a storage facility in Ranavav, Porbandar. The crackdown targeted a widespread network involved in the illegal blending and sale of adulterated diesel, which causes significant damage to vehicle engines and environment.
Key Details of the Raid:
- The Target: A godown operating under the name “Radhe Enterprise” in the Ranavav area.
- The Seizure: Police recovered 12,350 liters of adulterated fuel, valued at approximately ₹8.89 lakh.
- Total Assets Confiscated: Including the diesel, storage tanks, dispensing machines, and several vehicles used for transport, the total value of the seized property stands at ₹23.80 lakh.
- Arrests Made: 5 suspects were apprehended on the spot during the surprise raid.
- Ongoing Investigation: While five are in custody, one key suspect managed to flee the scene and is currently being tracked by local police and SMC teams.