An operation was conducted at the central market of the city of Manas, during which tobacco products without excise stamps were seized. This information was provided by the Tax Service.
According to the data provided, a total of 9,695 packs of tobacco products worth 1 million 163.4 thousand soms were seized, along with 24 packages of illegal electronic cigarettes and 33 jars of a substance resembling snus.
All collected materials were sent to law enforcement agencies for further investigation.
According to the State Tax Service, a fine of 100,000 soms is imposed for the sale of up to 200 units of excise goods without excise stamps. If the sale exceeds 200 units, the offender faces criminal liability, which may include imprisonment for up to seven years.
