North Caucasus Customs Administration

Customs officers at Mineralnye Vody airport found 90 undeclared jewelry items in the possession of a 37-year-old Russian woman arriving from Istanbul

A woman was stopped on the “green” aisle. Her suitcase and travel bag concealed rings, earrings, bracelets, chains and a necklace among her personal items. 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

Anna Kononova,
spokesperson of Mineralovodsk customs
e-mail: mw_pressa@mail.ru
tel. +7 (8792) 260-237