An official on Monday said that the police have seized a stock of liquor worth Rs 5.17 lakh which was being transported illegally in Maharashtra`s Palghar district, reported news agency PTI.

On Monday, Superintendent of Police Balasaheb Patil told reporters that as the model code of conduct is in place for the June 26 polls to four Maharashtra legislative council seats, police patrolling has been stepped up in the district, reported PTI.