ES Vizianagaram 09

Surveillance led to the identification of a clandestine storage at Tadipatri. Search yielded 421 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.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Vizianagaram 09 Liquors in Vizianagaram based on routine compliance schedule. Found 54 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.

Conducted enforcement raid at Banaganapalle based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2021. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 237 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

On a routine patrol near Puttur forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 425 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 5 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Kanigiri village in Vizianagaram district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 137 litres of unfermented wash, 80 kg of jaggery and approximately 49 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 3 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.