It is specified that the man arrived from Latvia driving a minibus, after which he submitted a passenger customs declaration, in which he indicated information about the personal belongings he was carrying. Customs officers scanned the minibus with the help of the inspection complex, and then sent it for inspection.
“Among the man’s personal belongings, the inspectors found a Ukrainian-made Safari RF-430 revolver, 28 cartridges for it, a holster and a brush for cleaning the barrel. In addition, the man was carrying a Turkish-made air rifle and 75 bullets. Weapons permits that the detainee was unable to provide,” the FCS said in a statement.
Operational staff. Photo: FCS press service
In addition, a Ukrainian citizen was found to have an optical sight, binoculars, a miniature video camera, as well as seven different electrical devices, two lenses, seven video cameras, five Wi-Fi routers, system units, video cards. , chargers, laptops. and other equipment. “The undeclared assets also included an old camera and spoons. An examination has been appointed to determine its historical and cultural value,” the customs office said.
Operational staff. Photo: FCS press service
It should be noted that all undeclared property was seized and a citizen of Ukraine was arrested. A criminal case was initiated against him under part 1 of article 226.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation “smuggling of ammunition and weapons”. At the same time, an administrative offense case was opened under Part 1 of Article 16.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation “inaccurate declaration of assets”.
