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Autoritățile române au început o operațiune numită "Operațiunea Jupiter" pentru a combate crimele. S-au desfășurat peste 1.000 de raiduri în toată țara. Poliția caută infractori care fac evaziune fiscală și vând bunuri ilegale. Autoritățile doresc să protejeze interesele economice și siguranța publică.
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The Romanian authorities have initiated an operation called "Operation Jupiter" to combat crime. Over 1,000 raids have been conducted across the country. The police are searching for offenders involved in tax evasion and the sale of illegal goods. The authorities aim to protect economic interests and public safety.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: What is the purpose of Operation Jupiter in Romania?
The purpose of Operation Jupiter is to combat crimes, including tax evasion and selling illegal goods.
Question 2: How many raids have been conducted during Operation Jupiter?
Over 1,000 raids have been conducted during Operation Jupiter.
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▌27/10/2024
Romanian authorities have embarked on an unprecedented crackdown on crime across the country, executing over 1,000 raids as part of "Operation Jupiter." This extensive operation aims to combat a wide range of criminal activities, including tax evasion, smuggling, public procurement fraud, and violations of intellectual property rights.
Coordinated by the General Prosecutor's Office and the Romanian Police, Operation Jupiter is described as the largest of its kind undertaken by Romanian law enforcement to date. The authorities have expressed that these measures are intended to protect economic interests and reinforce public safety. The collaborative effort between judicial structures and police forces highlights the significance of a well-coordinated approach in deterring illegal activities, according to the authorities.
On the fifth day of this sweeping campaign, law enforcement carried out 77 searches in various cities, including Bucharest, and issued six arrest warrants. These operations are part of broader efforts to resolve complex cases involving financial crimes like money laundering and illegal hunting, among others.
Significant developments took place in Bucharest, where the Economic Crime Investigation Service conducted investigations into cases of tax evasion amounting to millions of lei. Several high-profile cases were targeted, one involving a company suspected of failing to report substantial retail revenues over a two-year period.
Operation Jupiter: Over 1,000 Raids in Romania (Illustration)
Other notable operations were carried out in regions such as Constanța and Dâmbovița, addressing crimes such as bid-rigging and the illegal sale of counterfeit goods. Authorities in Timiș focused on law violations related to waste management and unlicensed extraction of mineral resources.
During these raids, investigations also led to the confiscation of illegal goods and the protection of protected wildlife, as seen in the case in Maramureș, where crimes related to the breach of arms regulations and illegal hunting were pursued.
Officials emphasize that the scope of Operation Jupiter is an indication of their commitment to uphold the rule of law. They assert that criminal activities will be met with rigorous enforcement and prosecution. This operation also serves as a statement of intent that economic and environmental violations will be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted.
Operation Jupiter remains active, and authorities pledge to continue releasing updates as further developments and actions occur throughout the operation.
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