Two Russians with undeclared money and equipment were detained at Tivat airport
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At Tivat airport, Montenegro police detained two Russian citizens with 26,210 euros, 1,150 Israeli shekels and undeclared electronic equipment and medicines on suspicion of smuggling and money laundering.
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Why It Matters
Montenegro police are conducting controls at Tivat airport to prevent the illegal movement of funds and goods across the border.
At Tivat airport, Montenegro police detained two Russian citizens with large sums of money and luggage of electronic equipment on Wednesday, the press service of the police department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic reported.
“Border police officers in Tivat yesterday... at the airport checkpoint with employees of the customs department, they searched and detained Russian citizens with the initials A.K., 31 years old, and A.K., 42 years old, who had 19 bags in their luggage. During a detailed inspection, money in the amount of 26,210 euros and 1,150 Israeli shekels ($377.89) was found in their luggage, and There is also a large amount of undeclared electronic equipment and medicines,” the statement said.
The press service of the Montenegrin Ministry of Internal Affairs noted that money and items were temporarily seized, as well as several means of communication they had.
Open Questions
- What kind of electronic equipment and drugs were discovered?
- What further measures will be applied to those detained?
- Is there a connection between this case and other similar incidents in the region?
