ES Kurnool 04

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Kurnool 04 Liquors in Kurnool based on routine compliance schedule. Found 301 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.

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a DCM bearing AP-31-X-1234 near Banaganapalle on the Karnataka border. Recovered 258 litres of NDPL liquor of Officer's Choice brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Conducted enforcement raid at Kavali based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2022. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 449 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 04 Liquors in Kurnool based on routine compliance schedule. Found 428 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 Macherla forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 53 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 5 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.