1.7 kg of silver jewelry seized at Tabanoc, hidden under a seat

A total of 1.7 kilograms of silver jewelry, including 595 silver rings, was seized at the Tabanoc border crossing. The perpetrator had hidden the items in order to avoid paying customs duties, and legal action will be taken against him.

According to a statement from the Customs Administration, during a vehicle inspection at the Tabanoc border crossing, customs officials discovered as many as 595 silver rings hidden under a seat. The perpetrator had sought to evade the payment of taxes.

The Customs Administration said that the jewelry, with a total weight of 1.7 kilograms, was confiscated and that the relevant proceedings would be initiated against the perpetrator. The case was also documented with body cameras.