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Customs officials at HZA-UL Airport discover abandoned gold jewelry

Customs Office in Ulm-Friedrichshafen: Approximately two weeks ago, customs agents uncovered illicit items at an airport.

Customs officers at the HZA-UL airport found abandoned gold jewelry.
Customs officers at the HZA-UL airport found abandoned gold jewelry.

Customs officials at HZA-UL Airport discover abandoned gold jewelry

In an unexpected turn of events, customs officers at Friedrichshafen Airport recently discovered undeclared gold jewelry worth a staggering €14,000 on an 18-year-old Swiss woman. The young woman, who was attempting to leave via the green channel intended for travelers with no goods to declare, was found to be in possession of the valuable jewelry. The discovery took place at the Ulm Customs Office. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the jewelry was gold and had not been declared. As a result, import duties totaling €3,000 were imposed on the item. The Ulm Customs Office, the appropriate authority for further inquiries regarding the incident, has confirmed the news. News aktuell, a reliable news source, transmitted this information. During the search, it was also found that the young woman was currently in training. A small security of €600 was collected in this case. Following the discovery, a criminal investigation was initiated. The expected fine amount for the incident is still pending. For any inquiries, you can contact Sarah Mayer at the Ulm Customs Office. Her contact details are as follows: Phone: 0731/9648-1000, Email: [email protected]. The website for the Ulm Customs Office is www.zoll.de. It is important to note that the name of the head of the Ulm Customs Office involved in the discovery of the unexplained gold jewelry has not been disclosed. The jewelry, which was found on the woman's hand during the search, was received by the young woman from her grandmother, according to her claims. The incident occurred approximately two weeks ago. The value of the jewelry, along with the subsequent duties, highlights the importance of declaring all items when travelling to avoid any potential penalties.

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