It was reported that a 54‑year‑old man from Uzbekistan tried to bring 446 precious and semiprecious stones worth ₽2.5 million into Russia. During a check at Domodedovo airport customs officers found 32 stones in his suitcase, 313 in the pockets of his jeans and 101 in his underwear. In addition, a silver plate of 960‑karat fineness was discovered in his trousers.

The seized gemstones included emeralds, apatites, tourmalines and synthetic moissanites. The detainee claimed he was transporting the items for his jewelry company and was unaware that he needed to fill a customs declaration. He was charged with smuggling strategically important resources in large quantities, a crime that carries a sentence of up to several years in prison.

Online users reacted with a mix of amusement and concern. Some poked fun at the extravagant hiding place, while others warned that such contraband could fund illegal activities. A number of commenters stressed the importance of strict customs control to protect the market and national security.

According to customs experts the case highlights gaps in the declaration procedure for high‑value goods and the lure of profit in the gemstone trade. The value of the stones (≈₽2.5 million) exceeds the threshold for “large scale” smuggling, which explains the relatively severe penalty. The court’s decision to sentence the man to ten months in an open colony reflects both the seriousness of the crime and the intention to reintegrate him into society.

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