Koltsovsky customs officers prevented a citizen of Tajikistan from importing 44 kilograms of religious paraphernalia into Russia

Koltsovsky customs officers stopped a passenger on a Dushanbe-Yekaterinburg flight in the “green corridor” who was carrying a bag with 44 kilograms of religious paraphernalia in addition to her personal belongings. In the luggage, the inspectors counted more than 200 rosaries and 19 prayer mats, 48 scarves, 17 skullcaps and 12 towels. In addition, there were 100 packages of eyeliner in the luggage.

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“Only items for personal use can be carried through the “green corridor” without declaration. In this case, the quantity and homogeneity of the goods indicate that the goods are not for personal use. The passenger admitted that she was carrying this cargo not for herself, but for her son, who works in one of the stores in Yekaterinburg“, – said the head of the Koltsovsky customs office named after V.A. Sorokin Sergey. Sergey Balandin, head of the Koltsovsky customs office named after V.A. Sorokin

Customs officers seized the goods and sent them for examination to determine their value. A report on administrative offense was drawn up on the citizen of Tajikistan. She faces a fine of half to twice the value of the goods. After paying the fine, she will be able to collect her luggage, having previously formalized it according to all customs rules