The Security and Intelligence Service attests the irresponsible behavior of some citizens who undermine the peaceful coexistence of the multiethnic and multilingual society of the Republic of Moldova, by displaying and disseminating certain flags, graphic emblems, badges, uniforms, slogans and greetings.
Therefore, in accordance with art. 9 lett. p) Law No. 619/1995 on state security bodies and art. 5 of the Law No. 54/2003 on countering extremist activity, the SIS carried out prophylactic measures regarding certain individuals, who proliferated in public graphic emblems and biased badges that can provoke conflict situations due to ideological, political and national hatred.
We remind that any call for or incitement to war, hatred, national or ethnic discord is prohibited by Law No. 54/2003 on countering extremist activity, falling within the scope of articles 140, 176/1, 341, 346 of the Criminal Code.
At the same time, we consider that some people who resorted to such gestures were not aware of the potential impact and negative consequences for society. In this context, the Security and Intelligence Service reiterates the call to citizens to refrain from illegal actions that may lead to social dissensions.
The SIS jointly with competent law enforcement bodies will continue the prophylactic measures aimed at preventing hate speech and other mentioned illicit activities.