Murali Chowdary

While checking inter-state movement at NH16 Tada border, vehicle bearing registration AP-31-X-1234 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 103 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 15 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Guntur 09 Wines in Guntur based on routine compliance schedule. Found 146 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 09 Bar in Guntur based on routine compliance schedule. Found 373 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 09 Wines in Guntur 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 Guntur 09 Bar in Guntur based on routine compliance schedule. Found 365 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.

Conducted enforcement raid at Renigunta based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2020. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 405 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

On a routine patrol near Puttur forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 86 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 1 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Guntur 09 Liquors in Guntur based on routine compliance schedule. Found 284 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.