Illegal gas stations in Odessa region: BEB seized 70 tons of fuel
12 March 19:29
Detectives from the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine in the Odessa region have shut down six illegal gas stations that were operating without licenses or business registration, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
According to the investigation, the owners of the gas stations purchased fuel of unknown origin at reduced prices and then sold it in the region.
Where the illegal gas stations operated
According to law enforcement officials, the illegal gas stations operated in several settlements:
- in the villages of Zatoka and Dobroslav
- in the city of Vylkove
- in Odessa — on Tsiolkovsky Street and near the “7 km” industrial market.
They used unauthorized fuel tanks, pumps, and other equipment for their operations.
What was seized during the searches
During the authorized searches, detectives seized:
- almost 70 tons of fuel and lubricants
- diesel fuel, gasoline, and liquefied gas
- fuel dispensers and tanks
- equipment and structures used for the operation of gas stations.
The total value of the seized property is estimated at approximately UAH 9.7 million.
What’s next
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine has reported that the pre-trial investigation is ongoing.
Law enforcement agencies are establishing:
- all those involved in organizing the illegal business
- fuel supply channels
- the schemes for its sale.
Earlier, the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine reported on another case: in the Kyiv region, law enforcement officials announced their suspicion of five members of an organized group who set up an illegal oil depot and sold counterfeit fuel.
