Hari Pratap

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Bapatla 05 Wines in Bapatla based on routine compliance schedule. Found 41 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 Yemmiganur village in Bapatla district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 394 litres of unfermented wash, 46 kg of jaggery and approximately 113 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 3 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Bapatla 05 Bar in Bapatla based on routine compliance schedule. Found 196 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 Madanapalle forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 302 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 3 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Bapatla 05 Wines in Bapatla based on routine compliance schedule. Found 172 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 Pothepalli forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 357 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 1 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Conducted enforcement raid at Palamaner based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2022. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 100 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

While checking inter-state movement at NH65 Aswaraopet, vehicle bearing registration AP29 CJ 5247 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 67 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 27 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.