A T-34 combat tank was attempted to be smuggled through Vitebsk customs

Vitebsk customs officers have stopped an attempt to import a T-34 combat tank, the press service of the State Customs Committee of Belarus reported.

Vitebsk customs officers have stopped an attempt to import a T-34 combat tank, BELTA was informed by the press service of the State Customs Committee of Belarus.

 

 

"An IVECO truck with a semi-trailer arrived at the Urbany republican customs clearance point of Vitebsk customs, in which a tank manufactured in 1945 was being transported as cargo," the press service said. The driver presented the cargo for customs clearance, as well as accompanying and other documents for it. Employees of the Vitebsk customs contraband department, with the involvement of specialists from the Ministry of Defense, carried out the identification of the goods. They established that the T-34 is a product of military designation.

The tank with a preliminary estimated value of Br636.4 million has been seized. Customs has initiated administrative proceedings.

 

 

 

 

The press service noted that the activities of Belarusian customs officers are aimed at protecting the economic interests of the country, as well as combating violations of customs legislation. Particular attention is paid to preventing the smuggling of military goods - from cartridges to tanks. In January-March 2015, customs officers seized 26 units of firearms, traumatic and cold weapons, as well as ammunition.