Mahesh Sundar

Conducted enforcement raid at Naidupeta based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2022. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 282 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Guntur 03 Wines in Guntur based on routine compliance schedule. Found 114 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.

During enforcement raid at suspected premises, recovered counterfeit labels of premium Imperial Blue brand. The fake labels were nearly identical to genuine ones except for a subtle hologram defect. 261 litres of spurious liquor in 26 cartons seized. Case forwarded for forensic examination.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Guntur 03 Wines in Guntur based on routine compliance schedule. Found 77 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 Guntur 03 Liquors in Guntur based on routine compliance schedule. Found 202 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 Vinukonda forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 87 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 4 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Sullurupeta village in Guntur district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 306 litres of unfermented wash, 15 kg of jaggery and approximately 116 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 1 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

On a routine patrol near Ramachandrapuram forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 173 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 5 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.