Nearly 200 packages of snus was seized from a passenger on Mineralovodsky customs

46 320 bags of snus was arrested Mineralovodsky customs January 9, 2020. A violation revealed in the course of customs clearance and control of international flight “Mineralnye Vody – Istanbul”.

193 boxes of snus, each of which was 24 nicotine pouch was transported by the inhabitant of Moscow, air travellers departing to Turkey from Mineral Waters. In his explanation, the man said that he had purchased 6,600 grams of snus brand “Lyft” for gifts to friends. But the number and nature of the detected goods leads to the conclusion that it was intended for sale.

A citizen initiated case on administrative offense under article 16.2 of the administrative code “failure to Declare or unreliable Declaration of goods.” The goods seized and sent for examination. The case is pending.

Background: Snus is a tobacco product. Is a crushed moist tobacco which is placed between the upper (rarely lower) lip and gum for a long time — 30 to 60-70минут (according to the manufacturers, from 5 to 30 minutes). The nicotine from tobacco enters the body. Refers to snus smokeless tobacco.

According to the marking on the seized goods manufactured under the trademark “Lyft”, products do not contain tobacco, but nicotine level varies from 14 to 16my/ g.

Julia Kutaka,
a press-the Secretary of Mineralovodsky customs