During a recent inspection, authorities discovered 11 instances of alcohol within a semi-trailer. A total of 8,250 bottles lacking excise stamps, marked with the inscription “CODICI,” were recovered. Three residents of Kauno rajono were subsequently arrested: two men aged 54 and one aged 66.
Further procedural actions led to a raid conducted at a local garage, where additional types and containers of alcohol without proper banderoles were found. Authorities seized a total of 8,479 liters of alcohol, which were presumed to be wine. The incident highlights a developing concern beyond the established issue of smoking, pointing toward the damaging practice of illicit disposal of excise goods.
An ongoing investigation has been launched by the VSAT Pagėgių border police, managed by the 3rd Criminal Prosecution Department of the Kaunas District Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation is being overseen by the prosecutor of the 3rd Criminal Prosecution Department of the Kaunas District Prosecutor’s Office. Regarding this criminal activity, the prosecutor has charged the individuals with the crime of smuggling excise goods.
The recovered alcohol and the arrests underscore ongoing efforts to combat illegal trade in alcoholic beverages.
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It’s concerning that people are still distributing untaxed alcohol like this.
What are the legal implications of possessing and transporting large quantities of unstamped, non-taxable alcohol?