ES Kakinada 07

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Kakinada 07 Wines in Kakinada based on routine compliance schedule. Found 240 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 Donakonda based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2023. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 443 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Kakinada 07 Bar in Kakinada based on routine compliance schedule. Found 341 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.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Kakinada 07 Bar in Kakinada based on routine compliance schedule. Found 74 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.

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 248 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 4 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.