New Delhi, April 5 -- The Election Commission's enforcement activities across poll-bound states this month have led to seizures worth Rs.651.51 crore since the activation of the Electronic Seizure Management System (ESMS) on 26 February, covering cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and other items up to 5 April, the EC said on Sunday.

Among the states, West Bengal reported the highest total seizures at Rs.319 crore. This includes Rs.11 crore in cash, over 21.29 lakh litres of liquor valued at Rs.55 crore, drugs worth Rs.65 crore, precious metals valued at Rs.39 crore, and freebies or other items amounting to Rs.150 crore.

Tamil Nadu follows with total seizures of Rs.170 crore, including Rs.30 crore in cash, liquor worth Rs.2 crore (74,...