Customs alarm in Stuttgart: 23 gold coins discovered instead of 4!

Customs alarm in Stuttgart: 23 gold coins discovered instead of 4!

Scandal at Stuttgart Airport!A German traveler who wanted to fly to Antalya in Turkey caused a stir when she had hidden 23 gold coins in her luggage instead of the four she had registered! During the inspection at the airport, customs officers discovered gold coins worth an incredible 67,000 euros - an amount that is well above the permitted exemption limit of 10,000 euros! Why on earth did she miss that?

The woman initially only registered four gold coins with a total value of 11,000 euros. But during the security check carried out by the federal police, the hidden treasures came to light - a classic case ofFalse registration!The authorities immediately initiated administrative offense proceedings.Matthias Krebs, press spokesman at customs, explains: “Gold coins, like cash, are considered cash if they have at least 90% gold content and are therefore subject to the declaration requirement for amounts worth 10,000 euros or more when leaving or entering the European Union.” A serious mistake with expensive consequences!

Investigations are ongoing

The investigation is currently ongoing. The decision as to what will happen to the traveler and her precious gold coins is still pending. The customs authority is alarmed - such incidents are not only illegal, but also pose major risks to national security. The question remains: How many other passengers try to circumvent the controls using similar tricks? The case shows once again that customs officers must remain vigilant!