Ramana Sharma

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a DCM bearing AP35 FD 5611 near Renigunta on the Karnataka border. Recovered 181 litres of NDPL liquor of Blenders Pride brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Conducted enforcement raid at Yerraguntla based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2023. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 397 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Srikakulam 08 Bar in Srikakulam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 428 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 Srikakulam 08 Wines in Srikakulam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 195 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 Srikakulam 08 Wines in Srikakulam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 368 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 NH16 Tada border, vehicle bearing registration AP10 DR 9812 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 113 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 56 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Markapur village in Srikakulam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 389 litres of unfermented wash, 41 kg of jaggery and approximately 48 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 1 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Kanigiri village in Srikakulam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 272 litres of unfermented wash, 27 kg of jaggery and approximately 191 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 3 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.