Lithuanian faces confiscation of smuggled cosmetics worth Br2.5 billion.

August 10, Vitebsk / Sergey Kochetov - BELTA /. The Vitebsk customs has initiated administrative proceedings regarding the illegal import of cosmetic products worth over Br2.5 billion, the customs' anti-smuggling department informed a BELTA correspondent. In the Braslav district, employees of the Vitebsk customs' anti-smuggling department stopped a Renault truck driven by a Lithuanian citizen. He was transporting cosmetics from Lithuania to Russia through the "Urbany" border crossing and customs clearance point. During the inspection of the vehicle, it was found that the actual volume of the transported goods significantly exceeded the quantity indicated in the accompanying documents. The total estimated value of the undeclared cosmetic products amounted to over Br2.5 billion. The illegal cargo has been seized. Administrative proceedings have been initiated under Part 5 of Article 14.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Belarus (illegal movement of goods across the customs border), which provides for penalties of up to 50 base units (for individuals) with confiscation of goods. Following the investigation, the materials will be sent to court for a decision on the confiscation of goods and bringing the guilty parties to justice. -0-