The Czech Office for the Protection of Competition has recently conducted an unannounced local inspection at a competitor suspected of engaging in anticompetitive practices. The investigation focuses on potential abuse of dominant position in the on-trade beer sales sector.

During these inspections, the authority verifies initial suspicions of possible violations of competition law, which may include cartel agreements or abuse of dominance. The aim is to gather evidence that supports such allegations.

It is important to note that the execution of a local inspection does not imply that illegal conduct has occurred, nor does it guarantee that administrative proceedings will be initiated or penalties imposed.