The detectives of the Territorial Department of the Economic Security Bureau in Chernivtsi region completed the pre-trial investigation in the criminal proceedings under Part 1 Article 204 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

The investigation established that a resident of Bukovyna illegally purchased excisable goods - alcoholic beverages and tobacco products for sale.

As a result of the searches, the detectives seized illegally produced alcoholic beverages and almost 2,600 cigarettes without excise stamps of Ukraine.

Currently, the case materials have been sent to court.

Prosecutors of the Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor's Office are providing procedural guidance.