Customs officers found a hidden consignment of 855 kg of new clothes and shoes among second-hand goods

Customs officers found a hidden consignment of 855 kg of new clothes and shoes among second-hand goods

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During the inspection of a truck from Hungary at the Tysa customs post, customs officers seized more than 3,250 pieces of new clothing and 737 pairs of shoes hidden under bales of second-hand clothes.

Customs officers detected an attempt to smuggle new clothes and shoes under the guise of a second-hand store. This was reported by the State Customs Service of Ukraine, according to UNN.

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Ukrainian customs officers recorded an attempt to smuggle new clothes and shoes into the country from Hungary under the guise of a second-hand store.

During the inspection of a truck at the Tysa customs post on March 13, 57 bags (15 kg each) with more than 3,250 pieces of new clothing and 737 pairs of foreign-made shoes were found.

The goods, hidden in individual factory packaging under second-hand bales, were subjected to inspection.

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Under Article 483 of the Customs Code of Ukraine, the documentation of the offense was initiated.

The hidden goods were seized pending a court decision, and their final value will be determined by an expert.

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