The Department of State Revenue for the city of Almaty, during the verification measures, namely the customs inspection of a vehicle arriving from the People's Republic of China, identified and suppressed the illegal trafficking of counterfeit alcoholic beverages in the amount of 1,884 bottles without accounting and control marks.

 

According to the above facts, work is underway to transfer materials to the judicial authorities of the city of Almaty for making a procedural decision.

 

The Department of State Revenue for the city of Almaty urges citizens to be vigilant when purchasing alcoholic beverages of questionable origin, as counterfeit products pose a serious threat to the health and life of consumers. Only through joint efforts can the shadow market be reduced and public health protected.

 

You can verify the authenticity of the accounting and control stamps affixed to alcoholic beverages using the e-Sapa mobile application. Residents of the city can report the facts of illegal sale of excisable products to the Department of State Revenue in Almaty at 132 Bogenbai Batyr Street or by phone: 8 727 270 07 83.