On Monday, May 11, in the framework of criminal proceedings, police at Salaspils precinct in cooperation with road police in Riga took measures to prevent illegal movements of excise goods In Riga.
Police detained a man born in 1971 suspected of possession and marketing of illegal excise goods. Information at the police's disposal shows that he marketed illegal cigarettes to residents of both Salaspils and Riga.
In search of his place of residence and his car, the police identified and seized 35 000 illegal cigarettes with Belarusian excise stamps.
Criminal proceedings following the first paragraph of Article 221 of the Criminal Law on the illicit storage, transport and disposal of tobacco products have been initiated in the context of the proceedings, if it has been carried out to a significant extent. The Law on such a crime provides for the deprivation of liberty for a period of up to one year or temporary deprivation of liberty, or forced labour, or a fine.
State police also call on other residents to report on places where illicit excise goods are traded. When registering with online banking data, it is possible to send the application by e-mail to Latvia. EN. Validated by electronic signature, by email pasts@vp.gov.lv
Similarly, trafficking sites for illegal alcohol, cigarettes and drugs can be marked quickly and easily on the interactive map of the Ministry of Interior: https://www.ic.iem.gov.lv/gis2/