Goa, July 30 -- The Bardez Taluka Civil Supplies Office conducted a raid on a shop in Baga for allegedly storing and selling petrol illegally, officials said on Thursday.

The operation was carried out by a five-member enforcement team led by Assistant Director Deepa Fulari following a tip-off about unauthorised fuel storage at the premises.

During the inspection, officials seized a large plastic container holding around 20 to 23 litres of petrol along with 15 one-litre plastic bottles filled with fuel. The fuel was allegedly being stored and sold without the required authorisation, posing potential safety risks.

Authorities said the seized fuel has been taken into custody as part of the investigation. Officials have also initiated the ...