Man tried to smuggle $40.000, detained in Almaty airport

ASTANA. KAZINFORM - In Almaty International Airport a man has been arrested for attempting to smuggle USD 40.000, according to the press service of the city Department of Customs control.

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"March 25 at Almaty International Airport "Zhetysu" customs post officers repressed the illegal export of foreign currency. Customs control officer detained a citizen of Kazakhstan who had USD 40 thousand", the report says. Funds were not included in the declaration when crossing the border. Customs Supervision Department conducted a fact-finding investigation check.