Nine men were detained by police, accused of selling counterfeit alcoholic beverages in the capital markets.

According to the information, individuals had several warehouses where alcohol was counterfeited and five other locations where it was sold.

After several searches carried out both in Chisinau and in other districts of the country, the alcohol and money were found.

Individuals, aged between 25 and 50, were selling over 100 liters daily, worth of 60 lei per liter. If proved guilty, they risk a fine of up to 167,500 lei.