07.02.2025 07:44
Customs teams in Mersin have uncovered perhaps the most interesting smuggling incident in Turkish history. The teams, who opened containers that were said to contain garden and textile materials, found 24 luxury cars and SUVs, including a Ferrari. The market value of the vehicles was reported to be approximately 357 million lira.
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The teams of the Mersin Customs Enforcement Smuggling and Intelligence Directorate uncovered one of the most interesting smuggling incidents in recent years.
DETAILED SEARCH CONDUCTED
According to the news from Saygı Öztürk of Sözcü, it was reported that in the containers with the recipient E.B, tools such as shovels, spades, hoes, and materials suitable for weaving were found. After the risk analysis, customs officials decided to conduct a detailed search when they detected a density in 12 containers.
24 LUXURY CARS AND SUVs FOUND
What emerged when the lids were opened surprised everyone. Contrary to the declaration, there were not hand tools and materials suitable for weaving in the containers, but 24 luxury cars and SUVs of various brands and models.
VALUE OF 357 MILLION LIRA
In a statement made by the Ministry of Trade, it was noted that the value of the vehicles reached 357 million lira. The vehicles, which had no reports of theft or loss, were seized.
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