The Fiscal Action Unit of the GNR conducted a seizure last Tuesday during an inspection operation at commercial establishments in the municipality of Lagos, Faro district, the security force stated in a press release.
The seized products, deemed “illegal,” amounted to 20.77 liters and were valued at 9,695 euros, the statement read.
If the liquid tobacco had been introduced into consumption through parallel commercial channels, it would have resulted in a loss to the State from Tobacco Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) of approximately 7,290 euros, the GNR quantified.
The inspection also resulted in the drafting of an administrative offense report for irregular introduction into consumption.
The GNR added that it will continue to fulfill its tax mission in preventing illegal acts that contribute to the commercialization of products subject to Special Consumption Taxes through marginal channels.
The aim, it noted, is to combat the informal economy and practices of tax fraud and evasion.
