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The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced felony charges against Belal Alshamiri, 29, of 753 James Street, Apartment 927, Syracuse, following an investigation into the distribution of untaxed cigarettes in Syracuse. Tax Department investigators executed a search warrant at Alshamiri’s storage unit, B&C Storage, 5991 Drott Dr., East Syracuse. They seized more than 955 cartons of contraband cigarettes, 85 counterfeit tax stamps, and more than $3,600 in cash from a storage unit and vehicle at that location. Town of Dewitt Police assisted in the execution of the warrant as well. Hundreds of counterfeit Viagra pills, several bags of the stimulant Khat, and more than 1,400 packets of synthetic cannabis were also seized and turned over to New York State Police and DEA investigators. Alshamiri was charged with felony Possession, Transport, or Sale of more than 30,000 Cigarettes, Criminal Tax Fraud, and Possession of a Forged Instrument. The Onondaga County District Attorney will prosecute this case. “Those who evade our cigarette and tobacco products tax deprive communities and the state of revenue needed for vital services and put honest businesses at a competitive disadvantage,” said New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt. “We will continue to work with all our law enforcement partners to root out tax fraud and bring those responsible to justice.” A criminal complaint is only an accusation; the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. We take a practical approach to problem solving and strive to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients. Effective Tax Advocates We successfully resolve most civil and criminal tax problems including suspended Drivers Licenses and Passports. We provide practical solutions to difficult IRS and State tax problems. Specializing in unpaid sales and payroll taxes. We negotiate affordable installment agreements and if you have missing or unfiled tax returns we can have them prepared and filed for you within 48 hours guaranteed. For immediate assistance please call us directly at (212) 974-3435 or contact us online.   Large Insurance Claims We settle insured property damage claims in the shortest amount of time and at the least cost to the policyholder and insurance company. Insurance litigation is costly and time consuming. Accordingly we provide policyholders and insurance companies with a cost effective alternative to litigation. Commercial and residential insurance representation includes: Environmental Damage, Mold (removal & remediation) Fire, Business Interruption, Burglary, Vandalism, Windstorm and Water Damage.   Selig & Associates  Our offices are conveniently located in New York City and we meet with each and every client personally. To schedule a legally privileged consultation with a results driven Federal Tax Practitioner CPCU and Attorney please call us directly at (212) 974-3435.