Sai Naidu

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Nandyal 04 Bar in Nandyal based on routine compliance schedule. Found 231 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 Nandyal 04 Wines in Nandyal based on routine compliance schedule. Found 426 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 Macherla forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 122 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 4 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Yemmiganur village in Nandyal district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 353 litres of unfermented wash, 61 kg of jaggery and approximately 162 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 1 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

While checking inter-state movement at Kothagudem road, vehicle bearing registration AP16 XB 9179 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 176 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 15 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Macherla village in Nandyal district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 74 litres of unfermented wash, 75 kg of jaggery and approximately 218 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 5 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Conducted enforcement raid at Tadipatri based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2019. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 331 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Specific intelligence regarding cross-border smuggling movement received via wireless. Mobile patrol intercepted a container bearing AP16 GN 4485 near Bapatla on the Telangana border. Recovered 202 litres of NDPL liquor of McDowell brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.