Narayana Sharma

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a lorry bearing AP05 HH 3401 near Macherla on the Karnataka border. Recovered 358 litres of NDPL liquor of McDowell brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Anantapuramu 06 Liquors in Anantapuramu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 80 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 06 Wines in Anantapuramu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 53 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 06 Liquors in Anantapuramu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 182 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.

Conducted enforcement raid at Vinukonda based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2024. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 78 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Anantapuramu 06 Liquors in Anantapuramu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 188 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 Kothagudem road, vehicle bearing registration AP01 XM 2798 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 105 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 22 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

On a routine patrol near Donakonda forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 264 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 1 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.