In Lviv region, authorities apprehended the masterminds behind the illegal production of well-known cigarette brands.

On Friday, January 31, the prosecutors and the Bureau of Economic Security in Lviv region reported that detectives conducted searches in Vinnytsia at a clandestine workshop and non-residential premises where raw materials for counterfeiting were stored. As a result of the searches, over 108,000 packs of cigarettes, a truck used for transporting tobacco products, and more than 3 tons of tobacco were confiscated.

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The BEB of Lviv region has uncovered organizers of illegal tobacco production under the labels of well-known brands. The clandestine workshop was located in Vinnytsia, and the counterfeit cigarettes were subsequently transported and sold in the Lviv region.

As reported on Friday, January 31, by the prosecutor's office and BEB of Lviv region, detectives conducted searches in Vinnytsia at the site of the illegal workshop and non-residential premises where raw materials for producing counterfeits were stored. As a result of the searches, more than 108,000 packs of cigarettes, a truck used for transporting tobacco products, and over 3 tons of tobacco were seized.

During the searches, cigarettes and other property were confiscated

The estimated value of the seized excise goods exceeds 1.6 million UAH. The total value of the confiscated property is approximately 7 million UAH.

Three individuals have been notified of suspicion for the illegal acquisition and sale of excise goods (Part 3 of Article 28 - Part 1 and Part 2 of Article 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). The investigation into the case has been completed, and it has been sent to court.