An attempt to illegally transport valuable watches and jewelry worth over UAH 12 million across the border was thwarted at “Shehyni” BCP.

The plans of a Ukrainian citizen to clandestinely move a batch of watches and jewelry across the Ukrainian-Polish border were disrupted by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in collaboration with border guards from the operational-search unit.

A 51-year-old resident of the Lviv region was heading towards Ukraine through the "Shehyni" BCP. To undergo control, the pedestrian chose the "green corridor" lane. However, law enforcement directed the individual for additional inspection. During the examination of personal belongings, 15 wristwatches of the ROLEX brand, 9 diamonds of various weights, and 16 pieces of jewelry made of precious white metal were found among the traveler's possessions.

A protocol was drawn up for this incident, and the goods, with an estimated value exceeding UAH 12 million, were seized.