As a result of specialised investigative measures, border police officers uncovered a network producing counterfeit cigarettes both in the Republic of Moldova and in Ukraine, including under Moldovan brand names. These were intended for smuggling and sale in European Union countries.
On the basis of the evidence gathered, border police officers, together with prosecutors from the department for the investigation of cross-border crimes, carried out more than 10 searches in the municipality of Bălți and the Droki district.
During the searches, more than 650,000 cigarettes of five counterfeit brands and approximately 14 tonnes of ethyl alcohol were discovered and seized; these will be sent for forensic analysis.
The total value of the seized goods is estimated at over 2,500,000 lei.
An investigation is underway into three suspects aged between 38 and 54, who are currently wanted by the police.
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