Sai Acharya

On a routine patrol near Tadipatri forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 173 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 5 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Conducted enforcement raid at Punganur based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2022. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 77 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Annamayya 06 Liquors in Annamayya based on routine compliance schedule. Found 410 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 Pulivendula bypass, vehicle bearing registration AP24 SW 6468 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 165 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 58 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Annamayya 06 Bar in Annamayya based on routine compliance schedule. Found 92 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.

Surveillance led to the identification of a clandestine storage at Markapur. Search yielded 47 litres of liquor without valid permit documentation, stored in a private godown attached to a residential property. Two persons arrested. Investigation continues to identify the supply chain.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Annamayya 06 Wines in Annamayya based on routine compliance schedule. Found 141 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 06 Liquors in Annamayya based on routine compliance schedule. Found 421 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.