Ravi Chowdary

Conducted enforcement raid at Kanigiri based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2023. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 300 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Eluru 06 Bar in Eluru based on routine compliance schedule. Found 342 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 Sullurupeta village in Eluru district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 324 litres of unfermented wash, 71 kg of jaggery and approximately 114 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 Eluru 06 Liquors in Eluru based on routine compliance schedule. Found 387 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 Eluru 06 Bar in Eluru based on routine compliance schedule. Found 359 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 Piduguralla village in Eluru district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 167 litres of unfermented wash, 28 kg of jaggery and approximately 200 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 1 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Surveillance led to the identification of a clandestine storage at Ramachandrapuram. Search yielded 80 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.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Eluru 06 Wines in Eluru based on routine compliance schedule. Found 438 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.