ES NTR 05

While checking inter-state movement at NH16 Tada border, vehicle bearing registration AP10 ZU 8690 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 401 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 13 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES NTR 05 Wines in NTR based on routine compliance schedule. Found 260 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.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Yerraguntla village in NTR district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 189 litres of unfermented wash, 17 kg of jaggery and approximately 163 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 5 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

On a routine patrol near Kandukur forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 87 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 5 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Conducted enforcement raid at Kandukur based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2022. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 371 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.