Brest Customs Foil Smuggling Attempt: Polish Transporter Caught With Undeclared Food Additive
Brest customs officers have foiled a smuggling attempt involving an undeclared complex food additive at the 'Kozlovichi' checkpoint. The Polish transporter attempted to avoid paying customs duties by not declaring 9 tons of the food product in the documents. The smuggled item, valued at over Br190,000, was a complex food additive used as an emulsifier for fat and oil products in the food industry. A total of 360 bags, each weighing 25 kg, were discovered.
The customs officers intercepted the attempt, leading to an administrative process under part 1 of article 15.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. The violator may face a fine of up to Br57,000. However, no information is available about the company or person responsible for the breach.
The attempt to smuggle undeclared food has been thwarted at the 'Kozlovichi' checkpoint. The Polish transporter faces an administrative process and potential fines. Further investigations are ongoing to identify the responsible parties.
