Customs have searched the business premises of two companies in Berlin. According to the General Customs Directorate in Cologne, there is suspicion that the companies have violated the economic sanctions against Russia.
Around 100 officers were involved in the operation in the building complex in the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district, it was reported. They cordoned off the area and searched it for assets that were to be secured. “Furthermore, Interrogations conducted and extensive additional evidence securedwhich will be evaluated as the procedure progresses,” customs officials said.
Court decision enforced
According to this, the Central Office for Sanctions Enforcement (ZfS) enforced a district court decision. According to research by Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg, this is two logistics companies from RussiaOne of the two is called “RusPost GmbH”.
According to customs, both are subject to EU Sanctions Regulationso that the funds and assets of natural or legal persons could be frozen.
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