Drones will now keep tabs on illegal brewing, smuggling ofliquorand those engaged in sourcing alcohol illegally in inaccessible areas such as diara, small hamlets, forests, remote and hilly areas of the state. To start with, a high-tech drone will be used from January next year to ensure strict implementation of liquor in the state.
The prohibition, excise and registration department on Saturday conducted a trial run of drones in Digha riverine area by engaging three agencies.