Kiran Chowdary

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a tempo bearing AP-31-X-1234 near Pothepalli on the Telangana border. Recovered 345 litres of NDPL liquor of Imperial Blue brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a container bearing AP-31-X-1234 near Vinukonda on the Telangana border. Recovered 144 litres of NDPL liquor of Blenders Pride brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Anantapuramu 04 Wines in Anantapuramu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 85 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 Anantapuramu 04 Liquors in Anantapuramu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 419 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 Anantapuramu 04 Bar in Anantapuramu 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.

On a routine patrol near Piduguralla forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 251 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 3 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Conducted enforcement raid at Chimakurthy based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2020. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 409 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

While checking inter-state movement at NH44 Kurnool border, vehicle bearing registration AP11 AE 1245 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 384 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 28 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.