ES West Godavari 05

Conducted enforcement raid at Pothepalli based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2024. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 64 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Routine vehicle check at NH16 Tada border yielded suspicious bags from a lorry bearing AP-31-X-1234. On search, 62 kgs of dried ganja recovered. Driver and one passenger arrested. Investigation traces consignment to Karnataka courier network.

On a routine patrol near Kanigiri forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 264 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 5 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES West Godavari 05 Bar in West Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 427 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.

Surveillance led to the identification of a clandestine storage at Atmakur. Search yielded 443 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.