ES Anantapuramu 02

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Anantapuramu 02 Liquors in Anantapuramu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 280 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 Atmakur village in Anantapuramu district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 404 litres of unfermented wash, 48 kg of jaggery and approximately 41 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 1 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

While checking inter-state movement at Mannar bridge, vehicle bearing registration AP01 EC 8026 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 339 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 18 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Surveillance led to the identification of a clandestine storage at Yerraguntla. Search yielded 122 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 Anantapuramu 02 Bar in Anantapuramu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 189 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.