Seized: 23 kilograms of contraband caviar, illegally transported by a traveler, intercepted in Kamchatka
In a significant development, specialists at Elizovo Airport in Kamchatka, Russia, have successfully prevented the illegal transportation of 23 kilograms of salted caviar on June 30, 2023. This incident marks the 141st violation of caviar transportation rules detected by Rosselkhoznadzor since November 2022.
The caviar, destined for transport to Moscow, was found to be lacking necessary labeling and accompanying documents, breaching current regulations. The type and quantity of the caviar involved in the latest incident remain undisclosed.
The legislative act regulating the transportation of caviar has been extended by the Federation Council until 2027, and its scope has been expanded to include the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug and the Khabarovsk Krai. The measures taken at Elizovo Airport have reduced the volume of illegally exported caviar products by three times.
It is important to note that transporting caviar often requires special permits and is subject to strict regulations due to its classification as a valuable and potentially endangered species product. For instance, in Ukraine, a special permit is required to import more than 125 g of sturgeon caviar.
While the international sanctions against Russia, including those related to luxury goods, might limit the export of caviar, specific details on the current regulations in Russia or their exact impact on caviar exports are not provided in the available search results.
Despite the measures in place, no new information about the identification of the passenger responsible for the illegal transportation of caviar was provided. The passenger remains unidentified.
Over 2.2 tons of caviar products were inspected as part of the control measures at Elizovo Airport. However, no new information about the total amount of caviar products inspected at Elizovo Airport was provided.
Restrictions on the transportation of caviar in baggage and hand luggage were introduced in November 2022, limiting the amount of unlabeled caviar without documents to 10 kilograms per person. No new information about the restrictions on the transportation of caviar in baggage and hand luggage was provided.
As the world continues to monitor the situation, it is clear that efforts to combat illegal caviar transportation are ongoing and crucial in preserving this valuable and endangered species.
The undisclosed caviar, involved in the recent incident at Elizovo Airport, falls under the category of 'general-news' due to its violation of transport regulations. Additionally, the extensions and expansions in the legislative act on caviar transportation could be classified as 'politics' and 'crime-and-justice', as they aim to prevent illegal activities like the one mentioned.
