Traunstein Customs Authority Halts Jewelry Smuggling: Approximately 600 Pieces of Fashion Jewelry Intercepted from Swiss Travelers
In a recent incident, customs officers at the Traunstein border control post, located on the A8 motorway, seized 592 pieces of fashion jewelry from Switzerland, valued at approximately €8,500. The jewelry, consisting of rings, necklaces, earrings, and other accessories, all new and still tagged with price tags in Swiss francs, was discovered in a suitcase located in the back of a small van. The traveler, who was heading towards Croatia, was unable to provide any receipts or invoices for the jewelry and could not immediately pay the approximately €2,000 in import duties due. As a result, a tax evasion procedure has been initiated against the woman, and she has not been publicly identified. The investigation and seizure of the fashion jewelry took place at the Main Customs Office Rosenheim, where the official website is www.zoll.de. The Main Customs Office Rosenheim can be contacted for further questions, with Marion Dirscherl being the contact person. Emails can be sent to Marion Dirscherl at [email protected], and the contact number for Marion Dirscherl is 08031-3006-7100. The locations involved in the incident were Rosenheim, Bad Reichenhall, Freilassing, and Traunstein. It is important to note that it is a legal requirement for travellers to declare all items with a total value exceeding €10,000 when crossing the border. Failing to do so may result in seizure of the items and potential legal consequences. The Main Customs Office Rosenheim encourages travellers to be aware of their obligations when crossing the border and to declare all items as required. By doing so, travellers can avoid any potential issues and ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.
