Imprisonment for up to 6 years looms for a tomich for holding 530 liters of unbranded alcohol.
In a recent turn of events, the Tomsk Regional Court has launched a case against a 44-year-old local resident for acquiring and storing an estimated 530 liters of unmarked vodka and spirit. According to the investigators, the suspect, known as Molchanov, was working with accomplices to distribute the contraband liquor within Molchanovsky District.
By the account of the Investigation Committee, Molchanov and his associates have been illegally procuring, transporting, and storing unlabeled alcohol in their residences and garages since August 2024, up until January 2025.
"The intervention of 'Kord' Special Forces Unit of the Rosgvardia in Tomsk resulted in Molchanov's apprehension. A search was conducted at his living quarters and garage, yielding more than 530 liters of spirit-laden liquid," mentions the press release.
The criminal case has been initiated under Article "Production, acquisition, storage, transportation, or sale of goods and products without labeling and (or) mandatory information as specified by the legislation of the Russian Federation." The maximum punishment for this violation can extend up to six years in imprisonment. Preliminary reports suggest that Molchanov is currently under house arrest.
In a separate but related development, the Tomsk Regional Department of Interior revealed that Molchanov was stopped by traffic police in January 2025 while attempting to evade capture in a vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, the authorities discovered over 400 liters of the spirit-laden liquid. A spokesperson from the Tomsk Regional Department of Interior clarified that the Criminal Investigation Department had been conducting an examination on the confiscated liquor since January, with the subsequent garage search taking place in April.
While specific updates on this case are currently limited, staying informed through reliable local and legal sources should provide the latest developments. If interested in learning more about the legal implications of such offenses, it may be worth exploring the penalties and consequences for similar violations under various jurisdictions.
- Molchanov, the 44-year-old suspect under house arrest, was producing, acquiring, and storing unlabeled alcohol in strong class residences and garages in Tomsk, as stated in the general-news article about the illicit alcohol bust in Molchanovsky District.
- The traffic police stopped Molchanov in January 2025 while he was attempting to evade capture in a vehicle, uncovering over 400 liters of spirit-laden liquid, which led to the Criminal Investigation Department examining the confiscated liquor until April and eventually launching the search at his living quarters and garage.
- The 28th of April marked the day when the search was conducted at Tomsk local resident Molchanov's home and garage, which eventually resulted in the discovery and seizure of more than 530 liters of spirit-laden liquid, as outlined in the press release about the recent illicit alcohol bust case.
