Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Vizianagaram 03 Wines in Vizianagaram based on routine compliance schedule. Found 351 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.

FIR0059175ID-IllicitDistillation2025-12-25investigation₹35,208

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Pothepalli village in Vizianagaram district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 79 litres of unfermented wash, 58 kg of jaggery and approximately 199 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 3 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

FIR0058364ID-IllicitDistillation2025-12-18investigation₹19,500

Conducted enforcement raid at Macherla based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2019. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 155 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

FIR0022376DPL2025-12-13investigation₹88,995

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Vizianagaram 03 Liquors in Vizianagaram based on routine compliance schedule. Found 323 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.

FIR0059752ID-IllicitDistillation2025-12-04chargesheet₹15,912

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Vinukonda village in Vizianagaram district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 44 litres of unfermented wash, 76 kg of jaggery and approximately 78 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 5 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.