GNR operation began on Tuesday and last until the end of October. Will be visible throughout the national territory.
Portugal records one Wine production deficit. To try to balance the scale, for over 30 years that wine comes in bulk that comes from Spain. A business legal, with wine with Spanish or European Union designation.
But it also enters Portugal illegal wine: It is processed in cisterns or vats, introduced in the current accounts of the protected origin (PDO) and protected geographical indication (IGP). Wines can enter legally, but are mixed with Portuguese wines.
At the time of vintage e Until 30 Novemberfinal date for the presentation of the Harvest and Production Declaration (DCP), Enter more masses of wine (bulk nests or wines), thus increasing the likelihood of entry into non -documentation and/or fraudulent ways.
To try to combat this phenomenon, the Operation “Dionysus”, of the Republican National Guard (GNR).
The operation of SUPERVISION AND COLLECTION OF INFORMATION It is extended until October 31st and is held in all national territoryespecially in terrestrial borders and with the operators of the wine sector.
As priorities, Indicates that of GNR, are collecting information and preventing the illegal introduction of wine in the Portuguese market, “contributing to the tranquility of operators and the regular functioning of this sector.”
GNR will detect and repress the irregular entry and circulation of wine and wine products, he adds.
This is because, justifies the GNR, the functioning of the wine sector in Portugal is subject to “Perceptions e media impact, Having been the target of political concern, with guidelines for the development of actions aimed at ensuring the normal functioning and combating illicit practices ”.
