The fine for the violation carried out by a Chinese citizen could reach a maximum of almost US$10,000.
The specialized agents of the General Directorate of Customs stationed in the Ezeiza International Airport they avoided the illegal entry of electronic items. A citizen of china tried to enter the country with digital watches, headphones,mini computersmemory devices and watch straps.
The penalty fee for the violation could reach a maximum almost US$10,000. After making the corresponding minutes, the Administrative Judge was notified.
Customs: how was the illegal entry of technology discovered?
The operation began after landing of flight KLM 01 from Beijing. During the routine checks The time came for a Chinese passenger and it was at that moment that the suspicions of customs personnel.
After asking the passenger the usual questions, the next step was to use a non-intrusive control method: the customs scanner. Although the man had said that he had nothing to declare, The images showed something else.
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The result of scan of the two suitcases he said that they were full of electronics items. Given this situation, the agents proceeded to physically inspect each piece of luggage. When they opened the suitcases they found 28 digital clocks15 watch straps, 15 headphones, 15 memory devices Scandisk pendrive type and 4 mini computers.
As a result of what was discovered, the Customs personnel seized the cargo and went seized by customs guards because it is a violation of article 977 of the Customs Code. Given the quantity and variety of the merchandise, it was concluded that It was for commercial purposes.
Source: Ambito
