Traveler Fails in Luxury Watch Smuggling Attempt at Border - Man Caught Smuggling €7K Porsche Watch, Faces Tax Evasion Probe
Customs officers in Weil am Rhein recently intercepted a 43-year-old man attempting to smuggle a luxury Porsche apple watch across the border in Lörrach. The timepiece, worth over 7,000 euros, incurred import duties of over 1,350 euros, which the man attempted to evade.
The man was discovered with the watch on the back seat of his vehicle. In addition to the smuggling attempt, he is also under investigation for tax evasion. The luxury watch model he was guarding is manufactured by Porsche, renowned for its high-end craftsmanship and precision. As a result of the incident, the man was required to pay the import duties and provide a security deposit of the same amount.
The man's attempt to smuggle the luxury watch and evade euro to usd duties has led to a customs investigation. He has since paid the required duties and provided a security deposit. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to customs regulations when crossing borders.
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