Rama Goud

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a tempo bearing AP01 TT 2736 near Palamaner on the Odisha border. Recovered 442 litres of NDPL liquor of Imperial Blue brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Palnadu 08 Liquors in Palnadu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 97 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 Repalle village in Palnadu district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 171 litres of unfermented wash, 36 kg of jaggery and approximately 218 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 3 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Palnadu 08 Wines in Palnadu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 317 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 Komarolu village in Palnadu district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 320 litres of unfermented wash, 30 kg of jaggery and approximately 87 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 4 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Palnadu 08 Wines in Palnadu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 89 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 Palnadu 08 Wines in Palnadu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 418 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.

Surveillance led to the identification of a clandestine storage at Bapatla. Search yielded 243 litres of liquor without valid permit documentation, stored in a private godown attached to a residential property. Two persons arrested. Investigation continues to identify the supply chain.