ES Kurnool 02

While checking inter-state movement at NH65 Aswaraopet, vehicle bearing registration AP13 CV 8339 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 278 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 54 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a lorry bearing AP15 AA 4774 near Banaganapalle on the Tamil Nadu border. Recovered 343 litres of NDPL liquor of McDowell brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Conducted enforcement raid at Komarolu based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2024. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 149 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Kurnool 02 Wines in Kurnool based on routine compliance schedule. Found 161 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 Kurnool 02 Wines in Kurnool based on routine compliance schedule. Found 298 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.