KATHMANDU: A man was held with raw materials used for brewing alcohol from Kalimati, KMC-13 on Sunday.

Himal Singh (35) of Timal-6, Kavre, currently living in Sundarijal, was held with 400 litres of raw hooch, police informed.

Police also confiscated a van (Ba 7 Cha 9091) the suspect used while carrying out the illegal task, from Kalimati Chok.

Likewise, the van driver, identified as Dawa Pasang Tamang (27) of Sindhupalchok, was also arrested.

Police are further looking into the case.