Vijay Reddy

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a lorry bearing AP24 SW 6468 near Vinukonda on the Telangana border. Recovered 316 litres of NDPL liquor of Blenders Pride brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Prakasam 06 Wines in Prakasam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 411 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 Prakasam 06 Bar in Prakasam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 450 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.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Tadipatri village in Prakasam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 179 litres of unfermented wash, 71 kg of jaggery and approximately 129 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 5 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Prakasam 06 Bar in Prakasam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 426 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 Prakasam 06 Bar in Prakasam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 122 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 Prakasam 06 Wines in Prakasam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 411 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 Markapur forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 248 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 5 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.