The flying squad of the Maharashtra Excise Department seized foreign liquor worth Rs 13 lakh in Panvel, Raigad district. The liquor, comprising eight different foreign brands, was allegedly smuggled from Goa disguised as spare parts.

Joint Commissioner Prasad Surve said two men, Uttam Sen from Rajasthan and Ramesh Purohit from Bhayander, were arrested. Officials also seized three mobile phones, which are now being examined for leads on other people involved in the racket. The duo has been remanded to four days’ police custody by the Panvel court. Investigators suspect the involvement of an interstate smuggling gang.

Meanwhile, in a separate crackdown on Sunday, Mumbai Customs (Airport Commissionerate, Zone-III) seized 14.738 kg of suspected hydroponic marijuana, worth Rs 14.73 crore.