EUR 2.3 M Worth of Jewels Seized at Sofia Airport from Austrian Citizen

Crime | November 17, 2008, Monday // 00:00

Officials at Sofia Airport averted an attempt for smuggling gold, seizing jewels with the record total value of EUR 2.3 M on Monday.

The expensive objects, including rings, earrings, bracelets and watches with precious stones encrusted on them, have been carried by an Austrian citizen.

The smuggler, who was on his way to Vienna, was immediately detained by officials from Border Police Department. His identity has not been revealed yet.

The case is still under investigation.

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