Passenger at Berlin Brandenburg Airport Caught with a 60-centimeter Walrus Tusk in their Luggage Intercepted by Customs Officials

In a recent incident at BER Airport in Potsdam, German customs officials have seized a 60 cm long walrus tusk. The tusk, weighing approximately 2 kg, was found in the luggage of a 24-year-old Russian woman.

The species involved in the seizure is Odobenus rosmarus, a particularly protected species. The walrus tusk is believed to be a gift from the passenger's father who lives in Russia.

The woman was stopped for inspection after taking her suitcase from the baggage claim and passing through the green exit for duty-free goods. The tusk was discovered during an X-ray image of her baggage. It was wrapped in a bedsheet.

News aktuell reported the incident, and Christiane Ullrich, the contact person at the Potsdam Zoll Office, confirmed the seizure. The Potsdam Zoll Office can be contacted for further questions regarding the walrus tusk seizure.

The woman now faces a potential fine of up to 10,000 euros, provided that a purchase transaction can be ruled out. The name of the Russian father of the 24-year-old woman at the Potsdam customs office is not publicly disclosed.

For press inquiries, you can contact [email protected]. For more information about the Federal Customs Administration (Zoll), visit their official website at www.zoll.de.

It is important to note that the trade of walrus tusks is strictly prohibited due to the species' protected status. If you come across any suspicious items during your travels, it is always best to declare them to the customs officials.