Bharati Mudaliar

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a DCM bearing AP23 TH 9518 near Renigunta on the Karnataka border. Recovered 52 litres of NDPL liquor of Blenders Pride brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES West Godavari 02 Bar in West Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 100 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 West Godavari 02 Wines in West Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 190 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.

While checking inter-state movement at Chittoor RTO post, vehicle bearing registration AP35 PG 4656 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 207 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 36 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES West Godavari 02 Wines in West Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 361 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 West Godavari 02 Wines in West Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 313 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 Ramachandrapuram forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 417 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 2 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Conducted enforcement raid at Ramachandrapuram based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2021. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 71 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.