Ramana Patnaik

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Gudur village in East Godavari district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 290 litres of unfermented wash, 50 kg of jaggery and approximately 142 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 East Godavari 01 Wines in East Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 228 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 East Godavari 01 Wines in East Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 255 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 East Godavari 01 Liquors in East Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 221 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 Bhadrachalam ferry, vehicle bearing registration TN20 NA 7862 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 152 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 9 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES East Godavari 01 Bar in East Godavari based on routine compliance schedule. Found 161 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 tempo bearing AP12 PK 8124 near Kavali on the Karnataka border. Recovered 64 litres of NDPL liquor of Blenders Pride brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Conducted enforcement raid at Bapatla based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2019. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 42 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.