A woman traveling from Dubai was stopped for a routine baggage check in the "green" customs corridor. During the scan, authorities discovered that her bag contained high-value jewelry, including a Messika My Twin Trilogy ring and a Cartier watch made of 750-carat gold. The items were adorned with 323 diamonds, making them exceptionally valuable.
The passenger claimed that the jewelry was a gift from her husband and that she was unaware of its worth. However, the discovery has led to a potential criminal investigation under Article 226.1 of the Russian Criminal Code, which deals with the smuggling of strategically important goods. If convicted, she could face up to five years in prison or a fine of up to one million rubles.
This incident is not isolated. Earlier, a Russian woman flying from Turkey to Sochi was caught attempting to smuggle nearly 1,600 pieces of jewelry, valued at 56 million rubles, hidden under her clothing. Such cases highlight the ongoing challenges customs officials face in preventing the illegal transport of high-value items.
