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A 33-year-old woman traveling from Istanbul to Hamburg was caught at customs control with 90 kilograms of Dubai chocolate in her suitcases.
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The inspection revealed that the woman was carrying 460 packs of chocolate and was attempting to bring these products into Germany without paying customs duties.
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SUSPICION OF TAX EVASION
An investigation has been launched against the woman on charges of tax evasion.
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Reminding that the total value of products brought from outside Europe must not exceed 430 euros, German Customs officials announced that the total value of these chocolates was 2,100 euros.
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It was determined that the woman had not paid the 330 euros in import taxes.
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According to the report by Avrupadan.com, the woman claimed she bought the chocolates from Dubai for 4.60 euros each and that they were for personal consumption.
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However, officials did not find the claim that 90 kilos of chocolate were brought for personal consumption to be realistic.
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Stating that Dubai chocolates are sold for an average of 25 euros in Germany, officials have launched a comprehensive investigation into this attempt, which is believed to have a commercial purpose.
News Source : 12punto
