All articles tagged with #customs seizure
German customs officials seized approximately 1,500 tarantulas hidden in cake boxes shipped from Vietnam at Cologne Bonn airport, highlighting ongoing wildlife smuggling issues in Europe for profit, with some animals not surviving the trip and criminal proceedings underway against the recipient.
U.S. border agents have confiscated 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars, highlighting ongoing issues with intellectual property violations and the import of fake goods. This seizure underscores the challenges faced by authorities in preventing the entry of counterfeit products into the country.
Hong Kong customs seized $10 million worth of gold disguised as machine parts on a cargo plane bound for Japan, marking the largest gold smuggling case in the city's history. The gold, concealed in air compressors and painted silver to evade detection, was intended to avoid Japan's 10-percent import tariff. A 31-year-old man, believed to be the mastermind behind the smuggling attempt, has been arrested and faces a potential seven-year prison sentence and a hefty fine if convicted.