What are the consequences for stolen dyed fuel? Answers from the district inspector.

Answers from the district police inspector Annually, agricultural enterprises lose significant funds due to thefts often committed by their own employees. Frequently, they steal items that may be useful for personal use (fertilizers, seeds, feed), or items that can be sold, such as fuel. The theft of petroleum products in the agro-industrial complex is difficult to eradicate. One of the methods of combating this issue is the dyeing of petroleum products that are supplied to enterprises engaged in agricultural production. Gasoline takes on a blue tint, while diesel fuel turns green. Fuel sold through gas stations to individuals is not dyed. What are the consequences of purchasing and selling dyed fuel?   

This question is answered by the district police inspector of the public order protection and public safety prevention department, Lieutenant of Police Vladislav Koman: – Employees of the internal affairs agencies pay close attention to the progress of spring field work. They plan appropriate measures to ensure their quality execution, prevent criminal encroachments on the material assets of agricultural enterprises, and identify mismanagement and inaction of officials responsible for this area of activity. In pursuit of savings, motorists resort to various tricks, sometimes refueling on the side, at a familiar tractor driver who may offer more favorable (compared to gas stations) prices for diesel fuel. However, they need to know that the current Code of Administrative Offenses includes penalties specifically for the use of dyed fuel. Article 11.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Belarus provides for liability for petty theft of material assets. The acquisition, storage, use, or sale by individuals of dyed liquid petroleum fuel supplied in accordance with established procedures to organizations engaged in agricultural production work entails a fine of up to 30 basic units, or community service, or administrative arrest for up to 15 days. For larger thefts, criminal liability arises, including imprisonment. The acquisition, storage, use, or sale of dyed liquid petroleum fuel will incur a fine of up to 50 basic units. 

It also happens that employees of farms allow themselves to appear at work in a state of alcohol intoxication or consume strong drinks there. For this, a fine of up to 15 basic units, or community service, or administrative arrest is provided. We ask citizens to report any information regarding these facts by calling: 102 or 3-51-55 (24/7). Anonymity is guaranteed.

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