Kosovo customs has prevented smuggling about 8,27kg of silver at the Border Cross Point in Merdare.

According to Dogana’s announcement, undeclared silver was discovered on Saturday, during the search of a van with foreign license plates, which was travelling in transit from Belgium to a neighbouring country.

The vehicle was selected for scanner control, as customs officials had raised doubts during the initial search. After analyzing images, cargo irregularities have been identified, leading to detailed control.

During the search, officials have discovered that silver was hidden in the upper part of a used washing machine and had been camouflaged in a way that could only be identified after the device was dismantled.

The temporarily seized amount consists of six silver investment coins, weighing one kilogram each, a one – pound [1 kg] silver ring, and another 40 coins, weighing two ounces [31 g] each.

The total silver plate discovered is about 8,274 kg, while its estimated market value is estimated from 8,000 to 10,000 euros, the Customs report said.

The control is carried out by customs officials, in co-operation with relevant officials and with Kosovo Police assistance.

Customs has made it known that the goods have been temporarily seized, while the case has been processed for further investigation and the development of relevant anti-profit customs procedures.

Source Layer: Insander