Law enforcement agencies Kosovo seized more 300 ASIC miners – Bits Media

The police and customs service Kosovo conducted a joint operation to suppress illegal mining activities. During the police raids, more 300 ASIC miners.

The Kosovo government limited the consumption of electricity and introduced a two -month A ban on mining cryptocurrencies in an attempt to cope with the consequences of the energy crisis. Law enforcement agencies were connected to control over electricity consumption, which, on behalf of the Government, identify and block the use of devices for mining cryptocurrency.

According to the statement, 272 ASIC Mainer were seized in the northern part of Kosovo, where the Serbian population mainly lives. Serbs do not recognize the authorities, Refusing to pay for electricity over the past two decades, Starting from the war in Kosovo in 1998 year. The authorities also initiated two raids in ethnic Albanian regions, Confiscating around 70 ASIC miners.

Mini Financov Hecuran Murati (Hekuran Murati) reported, that the consumption of electricity of the seized mining equipment can be before 300 000 kWh/meat, that in power is comparable to providing energy 500 households. Murati said, that the suppression of illegal mining allowed Kosovo to save about € 120 000 and the government "will not allow illegal enrichment of individuals at the expense of taxpayers".

Recall, that in December last year, due to the need to save electricity, the Iranian company for generating, The distribution and delivery of electricity Tavanir once again issued a temporary ban on cryptocurrency mining for licensed mining companies. Restrictions will be valid before 6 Martha 2022 of the year.