Praveen Murthy

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Eluru 04 Wines in Eluru based on routine compliance schedule. Found 159 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.

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a DCM bearing AP31 VB 8376 near Vinukonda on the Odisha border. Recovered 450 litres of NDPL liquor of Officer's Choice brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

On a routine patrol near Repalle forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 363 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 3 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Bapatla village in Eluru district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 213 litres of unfermented wash, 30 kg of jaggery and approximately 66 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 3 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

On a routine patrol near Puttur forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 261 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 5 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Conducted enforcement raid at Madanapalle based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2024. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 230 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Naidupeta village in Eluru district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 177 litres of unfermented wash, 58 kg of jaggery and approximately 178 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 4 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a Bolero bearing AP-31-X-1234 near Madanapalle on the Telangana border. Recovered 164 litres of NDPL liquor of McDowell brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.