Rajesh Acharya

While checking inter-state movement at Chittoor RTO post, vehicle bearing registration AP07 HT 9322 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 171 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 59 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

While checking inter-state movement at Kothagudem road, vehicle bearing registration OR06 HP 3523 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 297 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 23 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

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 205 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 4 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Konaseema 02 Wines in Konaseema based on routine compliance schedule. Found 376 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 Konaseema 02 Bar in Konaseema based on routine compliance schedule. Found 247 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 container bearing AP01 EC 8026 near Kavali on the Odisha border. Recovered 245 litres of NDPL liquor of Imperial Blue brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Konaseema 02 Bar in Konaseema based on routine compliance schedule. Found 244 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 Gudur forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 361 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 4 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.