Checks at 16 filling stations: over 8,000 liters of substandard fuel stopped
Inspections led by the organized crime directorate GDBOP found more than 20 violations in seven regions. Measuring devices at one station are suspected of tampering.
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Joint inspections of 16 filling stations in Sofia and the Plovdiv, Varna, Ruse, Pleven, Haskovo and Pernik regions found 8,198 liters of gasoline and diesel of non-compliant quality, the Interior Ministry said. The October 5-7 checks were led by a GDBOP coordination center with customs, the NRA tax agency and the metrology watchdog, Novini.bg reports.
A total of 4,627 liters of diesel were stopped from distribution and 3,571 liters of gasoline withdrawn from the market, BNT reported. Inspectors found more than 20 violations of tax law, the Measurements Act, the Clean Air Act and fire safety rules.
Measuring devices at one station are suspected of having been tampered with, and its pumps are to be recalibrated and recertified. More than 20 violation reports, 7 protocols with mandatory instructions and 3 written orders were issued; fines are to follow.