Since the launch of the "Excise Stamp" operation in Volyn region (since 06.12.03), employees of the state tax service of the region have seized excisable goods worth UAH 1 million 194 thousand from illegal circulation, including 6 thousand 248 liters of alcoholic beverages worth UAH 79 thousand, 960 thousand packs of tobacco products worth UAH 1 million 113 thousand. as reported by the press service of the State Tax Administration in the region, during the month of April, another 4 thousand 341 liters of alcoholic beverages worth UAH 168.78 thousand were seized from illegal circulation. Based on the materials implemented during the operation, the commission of 15 crimes was documented, including 14 - under Art. 204 of the Criminal Code (illegal manufacture, storage, sale or transportation for the purpose of sale of excisable goods). 4 criminal cases were initiated under Part 3 (related to the production and sale of counterfeit products that pose a threat to life and health); and 1 criminal case - under Art. 216 of the Criminal Code (illegal manufacture, forgery, use or sale of illegally manufactured, obtained or forged excise tax stamps). A total of 19 criminal cases were initiated. 9 underground workshops for the production of alcoholic beverages were discovered and shut down; 16 criminal cases for committed crimes in the sphere of illegal circulation of goods were sent to court.