On Tuesday, the National Republican Guard (GNR) confiscated 13,800 liters of illegally produced cognac and spirits in Madeira as part of an investigation that charges five people.
The information from the GNR Territorial Command says that this operation, called “Alba Sublimatum”, was launched on Monday and targeted “several places where there were suspicions of illegal production and sale of alcoholic beverages” in the municipalities of Santa Cruz (east of Funchal). ) and Camara de Lobos (west).
The note adds that the confiscation of these drinks was the result of an investigation that “was ongoing about a year ago, at the direction of the State Ministry (MP) of Santa Cruz in Madeira”.
He adds that “the GNR military conducted police investigations that culminated in the execution of seven search warrants, six in a home and one in a commercial establishment.”
During these actions, more than 13,800 liters of cognac and spirits, 4,400 liters of white sugar, three vehicles, a stainless steel vat with a capacity of 1,000 liters, 932 euros in cash, four mobile phones, a laptop, various documents related to the According to him, 23 45-kilogram propane gas cylinders, 39 plastic tanks of various sizes, a forklift and other materials related to this illegal activity were seized.
According to GNR, the total estimated value of “the seized drinks and equipment is more than 500,000 euros.”
The territorial command adds that “following the results of the action, five men aged 45 to 70 were appointed as defendants.”
This operation involved 51 soldiers of the Madeira Territorial Command, part of the Criminal Investigations Division, at posts in Funchal, San Vicente, the Airport, the Free Zone, the Naval Division and the Cinematography Division, and at the Nature Conservation Center (NPA). mentions the same information.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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