ES Visakhapatnam 05

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Chimakurthy village in Visakhapatnam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 170 litres of unfermented wash, 10 kg of jaggery and approximately 201 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 4 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Piduguralla village in Visakhapatnam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 357 litres of unfermented wash, 72 kg of jaggery and approximately 107 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 4 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Sullurupeta village in Visakhapatnam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 166 litres of unfermented wash, 12 kg of jaggery and approximately 165 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 2 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

While checking inter-state movement at Kothagudem road, vehicle bearing registration OR06 HG 1233 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 238 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 42 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Surveillance led to the identification of a clandestine storage at Yerraguntla. Search yielded 310 litres of liquor without valid permit documentation, stored in a private godown attached to a residential property. Two persons arrested. Investigation continues to identify the supply chain.