MUMBAI: In a major crackdown against the black marketing of essential commodities in Mumbai, the Rationing Department has busted an operation involving the illegal storage and transportation of LPG cylinders, officials said on Saturday. A total of 451 LPG cylinders have been recovered.
During this operation, conducted in the Wadi Bunder area of Dongri, goods worth over Rs 40 lakh were seized, and eight vehicles were intercepted, the authorities stated.
According to the officials, this action was initiated based on confidential Intelligence received by the Controller of Rationing and the Director of Civil Supplies. Given the gravity of the matter, special directives were issued immediately, following which the department's Flying Squad launched a well-coordinated operation.
During the raid, conducted near the Wadi Bunder Bridge in Dongr, officials intercepted eight vehicles that were illegally transporting gas cylinders. An inspection of these vehicles led to the recovery of a total of 451 LPG cylinders.
The total estimated value of the seized cylinders and vehicles stands at approximately Rs 40.61 lakh. According to officials, these cylinders were being transported without valid documentation and were intended for use in black market or illegal supply operations, officials added.