Frankfurt Customs Seize Over 11,000 Diamonds from Passenger
The 53-year-old individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, was detained after he failed to declare the shipment of uncut diamonds. He also did not possess the required documentation for transporting such valuable stones.
The German customs service reported that the diamonds were found during a standard aviation security inspection.
“The man traveling from Angola had concealed the diamonds in a false bottom of his carry-on luggage, in two bags,” officials confirmed.
The exact value of the diamonds has not yet been determined and will be assessed after an expert appraisal, the customs authority stated.
“He will now have to answer for violations of foreign trade legislation,” the agency added. “In addition, he is accused of evading import duties on the smuggled uncut diamonds.”
Authorities confirmed that an investigation into the matter is still underway.
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