A large amount of smuggled cigarettes, nutritional supplements and clothing were found on a ship coming from Japan. This was reported by RIA News Referring to Vladivostok traditions.
According to the agency, the total value of the smuggled cargo is approximately 5 million rubles. After the investigation, a decision will be made on whether to file a criminal case. The items found will be confiscated and handed over to the state.
“Employees of the operational unit of Vladivostok customs found 240 cartons of cigarettes and 80 boxes of consumer goods (hygiene materials, clothes, nutritional supplements, food) in the ventilation shaft. It was revealed that three crew members did not declare the goods and hid them from customs officials, customs officials said in a statement.
Previously Primorye customs officers captured Chinese citizens have 15 kg of sea cucumbers.