THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Three people were arrested with 504 liters of fake liquor. Neyyattinkara Excise arrested Sathish Kumar, Prakash and Santhosh Kumar, natives of Malayinkeezhu and Vellayani. Their plan was to make fake liquor and sell it during Onam to make huge profit.

The accused had rented a house for their business and used the sticker of the excise in the bottle. The inspection was conducted under the leadership of Neyyatinkara Excise Circle Inspector following secret information.

The accused had filled 1008 bottles with fake liquor. Their plan was to charge Rs 500 per bottle. There are reports that the production of fake liquor is rampant on the occasion of Onam. The excise has decided to strengthen inspection.