Russian Tourist Faces Smuggling Charges After Bringing $76,000 in Luxury Jewelry From Dubai

Russian customs authorities have opened a criminal smuggling case after a traveler arriving from the United Arab Emirates allegedly attempted to bring undeclared luxury jewelry and a watch worth approximately 6 million rubles (about $76,000) into Russia. Luxury Jewelry Found During Customs Inspection According to Russia's Federal Customs Service (FCS), customs officers stopped a 38-year-old passenger who arrived at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport on a flight from Dubai. The traveler entered through the green corridor, which is reserved for passengers with nothing to declare. During a selective inspection, officers discovered an undeclared Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet, a pair of matching earrings, a Bulgari ring and, after requesting a personal X-ray screening, a Bulgari wristwatch that the passenger voluntarily removed from his clothing.