Pavan Behera

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Chimakurthy village in Visakhapatnam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 170 litres of unfermented wash, 10 kg of jaggery and approximately 201 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 4 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Piduguralla village in Visakhapatnam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 357 litres of unfermented wash, 72 kg of jaggery and approximately 107 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 4 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Sullurupeta village in Visakhapatnam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 166 litres of unfermented wash, 12 kg of jaggery and approximately 165 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 2 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

While checking inter-state movement at Kothagudem road, vehicle bearing registration OR06 HG 1233 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 238 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 42 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 310 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.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Renigunta village in Visakhapatnam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 182 litres of unfermented wash, 68 kg of jaggery and approximately 207 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 2 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Visakhapatnam 05 Wines in Visakhapatnam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 445 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 Bapatla forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 287 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 5 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.