Vitebsk law enforcement officers seized 25 kg of nasvay

Vitebsk law enforcement officers seized 25 kg of nasvay, a BELTA correspondent was informed at the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Regional Executive Committee.

Employees of internal affairs bodies detained an unemployed resident of the regional center, born in 1974, who was distributing the non-smoking tobacco product nasvay among the city's youth. The sale of the product was carried out at home. In just one hour of observation, police officers recorded five buyers from the lawbreaker. During the inspection of the apartment, about 25 kg of nasvay worth over Br10 million were discovered.

The prohibited substance has been seized and is subject to destruction. The materials regarding the woman have been transferred to the tax inspectorate for prosecution.

Nasvay is manufactured by artisanal methods from harmful substances that cause significant harm to mental and physical health. Its main consumers are minors. In Belarus, distribution of this product is punishable by administrative responsibility. In accordance with Part 2 of Article 12.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses "Engaging in a prohibited type of activity," the penalty provides for the confiscation of illegally obtained income and a fine for an individual in the amount of 20 to 50 base units, for an individual entrepreneur - from 20 to 200 base units, for a legal entity - up to 500 base units (one base unit is currently Br100 thousand).

Olga Bogacheva - BELTA