Mineralovodsk customs officers found 90 pieces of gold jewelry in the luggage of a female passenger from Istanbul
Published: March 15, 2024 12:31 pm
Customs officers at Mineralnye Vody airport found 90 undeclared jewelry items in the possession of a 37-year-old Russian woman arriving from Istanbul.
Customs officers found 90 undeclared jewelry items in the possession of a 37-year-old Russian woman arriving from Istanbul
The woman was stopped on the “green” corridor. Her suitcase and travel bag concealed rings, earrings, bracelets, chains and a necklace among her personal belongings. The offender explained that she was carrying jewelry for herself, her daughter and a friend, and its value does not exceed 7,000 dollars
In turn, the customs examination showed that the items are made of 585 and 750 gold with inlays of phianites and colorful polymer metals, and valued them at more than 2 million rubles.
Customs expert examination showed that the items are made of 585 and 750 gold with inlays of phianites and colorful polymer metals, and valued them at more than 2 million rubles
A criminal case under Part 1 of Article 226.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (smuggling of strategically important goods) has been opened against the passenger. She could face a penalty of imprisonment for 3 to 7 years with a fine of up to 1 million rubles