Tashkent Region Customs Thwarts Large-Scale Currency Smuggling
Authorities in Uzbekistan have successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle a large sum of foreign currency out of the country. The incident took place at the “Farhad” customs checkpoint in the Tashkent region, as reported by the Regional Customs Committee’s press service.
The discovery was made during routine customs checks when a passenger heading to a neighboring country caught the attention of customs officers. Upon closer inspection, officials found 1,350,000 Russian rubles hidden in the individual’s jacket pockets. The passenger had failed to declare the currency, as required by law, and had not mentioned it during the standard interview conducted at the checkpoint.
The case is currently being investigated by customs authorities to uncover the full details surrounding the violation.
Uzbekistan’s legislation permits individuals to carry foreign currency worth up to 100 million UZS without any restrictions, as long as they follow customs control procedures. Any failure to declare amounts exceeding this limit is considered a breach of customs regulations.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of complying with customs regulations when traveling with foreign currency to avoid legal consequences.
