Rolex, Hermes, Chanel: Bukovynian tried to import elite goods worth UAH 6 million without declaration
Kyiv • UNN
A 26-year-old resident of Chernivtsi region tried to import a batch of elite goods worth over 6 million hryvnias from Romania through the Porubne – Siret checkpoint. The man chose the "green corridor", but undeclared branded items were found during the inspection.
A resident of Chernivtsi region attempted to smuggle elite goods worth over 6 million hryvnias from Romania through the Porubne – Siret checkpoint. He used the "green corridor," but during inspection, border guards discovered undeclared branded products. This was reported by the State Customs Service, writes UNN.
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It is noted that a MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER minibus, driven by a 26-year-old resident of Chernivtsi region, entered the Porubne – Siret checkpoint from Romania.
The man chose the simplified customs control lane — the "green corridor," thereby declaring that the goods he was moving were not subject to written declaration and taxation with customs payments.
However, a visual inspection of the vehicle raised suspicions among State Customs Service employees regarding the presence of goods that might exceed the non-taxable limit for import into Ukraine. Therefore, the car was sent for a thorough inspection.
As a result, customs officers found a batch of expensive goods in the car's interior and luggage compartment, which were moved without signs of concealment:
- footwear: Chanel, Hermès, Loro Piana, MIU MIU, Dior, Nike;
- bags: GOYARD, MIU MIU;
- watches: Rolex, Chanel;
- glasses: Cartier;
- jewelry: Hermès, Chanel, D&G;
- perfumed water Hermès, Givenchy, Burberry and other cosmetics.
According to preliminary estimates, the approximate value of the discovered goods is over 6 million hryvnias.