Naveen Pratap

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Kandukur village in Annamayya district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 207 litres of unfermented wash, 72 kg of jaggery and approximately 57 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 4 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Annamayya 02 Wines in Annamayya based on routine compliance schedule. Found 282 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 lorry bearing AP16 AD 5998 near Yemmiganur on the Tamil Nadu border. Recovered 308 litres of NDPL liquor of McDowell brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Conducted enforcement raid at Kanigiri based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2024. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 248 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 AP-31-X-1234 near Gudur on the Karnataka border. Recovered 40 litres of NDPL liquor of McDowell brand. Driver attempted evasion before being apprehended. Vehicle and contraband seized.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Annamayya 02 Liquors in Annamayya based on routine compliance schedule. Found 347 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 Annamayya 02 Wines in Annamayya based on routine compliance schedule. Found 411 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 Markapur village in Annamayya district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 253 litres of unfermented wash, 60 kg of jaggery and approximately 78 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 3 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.