Fifteen residents of the Primorsky Territory of Russia’s Far Eastern Federal District will face trial in connection with the theft of more than 25 tonnes of oil products.

An official of the transport department of the local Interior Ministry said on Monday.

The transport police and the department of the Federal Security Service in the Nakhodka city arrested 15 members of an organised criminal gang accused of the theft.

The leader of the group is believed to be a 41-year-old Nakhodka resident.

“Investigators have proven the involvement of the defendants in the theft of more than 25 tonnes of fuel products, amount approximately 1.5 million rubles [$19,200],” the department said.

If found guilty, the suspects will face up to 10 years’ imprisonment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAN