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Naira Badalian

Attempted illegal export of about 66 tons of scrap metal stopped by  Armenian customs officers

Attempted illegal export of about 66 tons of scrap metal stopped by  Armenian customs officers

ArmInfo. There was an attempt to illegally export about 66 tons of scrap metal from Armenia.

According to the RA State Revenue Committee, as a result of the video  inspection of goods at the Meghri checkpoint, employees of the  Internal Security Department of the State Revenue Committee have a  reasonable suspicion that the goods exported by three trucks were  scrap metal, temporarily prohibited for export. As a result, an  attempt to remove about 66 tons of scrap metal was prevented.

A double examination was assigned for exported goods. It was  determined that the exported goods were not suitable for further use  for their intended purpose. A protocol on violation of customs rules  was drawn up in the case, the materials were sent to the RA  Prosecutor General's Office to provide a conclusion on the criminal  case and ensure further proceedings in accordance with the law. A  criminal case has been opened.