Mohan Rohit

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Kakinada 03 Wines in Kakinada based on routine compliance schedule. Found 206 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 Kothagudem road, vehicle bearing registration AP05 HH 3401 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 308 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 42 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Conducted enforcement raid at Repalle based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2024. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 308 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Kakinada 03 Bar in Kakinada based on routine compliance schedule. Found 58 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 Kakinada 03 Wines in Kakinada based on routine compliance schedule. Found 439 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 Kandukur forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 394 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 4 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Kakinada 03 Liquors in Kakinada 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.

Following a tip-off, raid conducted at suspected bottling unit operating out of Madanapalle. Recovered 181 litres of spurious liquor, 94 fake holographic seals, empty bottles bearing labels of Blenders Pride and a hand-operated capping machine. 3 persons taken into custody. Samples sent for chemical analysis to confirm denatured spirit content.