OREANDA-NEWS. AB Mazeikiu Nafta informs that on 31 July 2009, at 3 p.m., illegal tapping to the product pipeline Ilukste-Ventspils was detected in Birzai District, near Uzusiliai forest, reported the press-centre of Mazeikiu Nafta.

The illegal tap was discovered by AB Mazeikiu Nafta security guards and employees of technical services during inspection of the pipeline route. Currently the illegal tap liquidation activities are performed with engagement of the emergency response team and police. Environmental damage was avoided.