Over half a tonne of alcohol produced in dubious conditions was to be sold at markets and shops in Chisinau. The alcohol was found during searches carried out in Stauceni town of Chisinau municipality and in Criuleni town, IPN has learned from the Chisinau Police Division.
There were discovered and seized false excise stamps, caps, bottles, bottled alcohol and ethyl alcohol kept in canisters. None of those who made and sold the alcoholic beverages could show documents authorizing them to perform such activities.
The Rascani Police Inspectorate started a criminal case over illegal entrepreneurial activities. Those to blame face a fine of 40,000 to 60,000 lei or 180 to 240 hours of community service.
Asked by IPN, vice director of the National Narcology Dispensary Anatolie Marandici said the persons who drink counterfeit alcohol risk suffering poisonings that can result in death.
