Customs officers found 200 human embryo models at Ivangorod checkpoint
Published: February 19, 2024 11:55 AM
Kingisepp customs officers at the Ivangorod checkpoint discovered an unusual cargo – 200 human embryo models. A stateless woman permanently residing in Estonia was trying to smuggle them into Russia in her suitcase
Customs officials recognized the shipment as commercial, so it had to be declared. The products themselves, judging by the labels, were manufactured in the German city of Estringen. The models are made of plastic and bear the inscription “not a toy!”
The models are made of plastic and bear the inscription “not a toy!”
The offender explained that while moving the goods, she was fulfilling the request of third parties. A case of administrative offense was initiated against her under part 1 of article 16.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (non-declaration of goods)