Customs seizes Russia bound consignments for sanctions violation

Finnish Customs in Vaalimaa stopped three cargo consignments heading for Russia on Saturday and Sunday that contained products under EU sanctions, said Customs in a press release on Monday.

Customs has started a preliminary investigation into the cases involving an aggravated regulation offence.

Customs will hold a briefing on the matter on Wednesday.

The European Union has imposed extensive sanctions against Russia and Belarus due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

Finnish Customs enforces sanctions on goods as the executive authority.

Customs authorities suspect that the consignments contain products subject to sanctions. Customs has seized the products.