ES NTR 07

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a DCM bearing AP-31-X-1234 near Piduguralla on the Tamil Nadu border. Recovered 243 litres of NDPL liquor of Officer's Choice brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES NTR 07 Bar in NTR based on routine compliance schedule. Found 308 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 Yerraguntla. Search yielded 423 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.

Conducted enforcement raid at Tadipatri based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2023. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 51 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES NTR 07 Liquors in NTR based on routine compliance schedule. Found 345 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.