Two clandestine production of moonshine revealed in the Molodechno region
Photo by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the MINSK Oblast Executive Committee
November 18, Minsk. Two clandestine productions of moonshine have been discovered in the Molodechno region, BelTA learned from the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Minsk Oblast Executive Committee.
"A mini-factory for the production of moonshine was liquidated by law enforcement officers in Solnechny Lane in Molodechno. The production was located in a garage on the private compound of a 42-year-old local resident. The police found 780 liters of a home-made alcoholic drink there, which were stored in 30 cans of 30, 25 and 20 liters "There were still 3 tons of mash left in six polymer containers. The production unit was running on gas, which was supplied to the apparatus from cylinders," the Department of Internal Affairs said.
The man explained to the policemen that he intended to use ALCOHOL for personal purposes. But the scale of production suggests otherwise.
The police closed the illegal mini-factory, the moonshine brew was confiscated and destroyed. The alcohol production machine was dismantled and confiscated. Finished products were confiscated, liquid samples were sent for examination.
An unemployed 30-year-old resident of the village of Malinovshchina also established illegal production. Police officers seized more than 8 tons of moonshine brew and equipment. The man was not stopped even by the previous fine for the same offense - Br870, which, by the way, has not yet been paid.
An administrative process has been initiated against both men under Article 13.27 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (production or purchase of strong alcoholic beverages (moonshine), semi-finished products for their production (mash), storage of devices for their production). The defendants face fines of up to 30 basic units.
In total, since the beginning of the year, about 73 tons of mash and almost 1,200 liters of the finished product have been seized in the Molodechno region.
"Today, a set of additional measures has been launched in the region to reduce the negative impact of drunkenness and ALCOHOLISM. Law enforcement officers carry out raids on the alleged places of manufacture, sale and storage of alcoholic products. In addition, control over those who abuse alcohol and lead an asocial lifestyle has been strengthened," they added. law enforcement officers.