Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Visakhapatnam 06 Bar in Visakhapatnam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 192 litres of duty-paid liquor in excess of permitted stock with discrepancies in maintenance of stock register. Show-cause notice issued; case registered under permit violation provisions.

FIR0011375ID-IllicitDistillation2026-04-09chargesheet₹29,419

Conducted enforcement raid at Ramachandrapuram based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2020. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 149 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

FIR0011348ID-IllicitDistillation2026-02-10pending₹25,632

On a routine patrol near Piduguralla forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 324 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 1 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

FIR0058967ID-IllicitDistillation2025-12-28investigation₹18,841

Conducted enforcement raid at Komarolu based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2022. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 279 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

FIR0058794ID-IllicitDistillation2025-12-25investigation₹15,648

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Macherla village in Visakhapatnam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 348 litres of unfermented wash, 77 kg of jaggery and approximately 79 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 3 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.