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🍝 Instead of a food fair — a fine and confiscation: Danusia Tyndyk attempted to import a van of delicacies
29 in September 2026 the Halych District Court of Lviv considered a case regarding the violation of customs rules by Ukrainian citizen Danusia Ivanivna Tyndyk, who was entering Ukraine through the Shehyni–Medyka checkpoint.
This was reported by the Telegram channel "Sudom po skhemakh" citing case No. 461/7296/26.
🔍 Anomaly on the scanner and a baggage compartment full of delicacies
4 in August 2026 a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus driven by the temporarily unemployed native of the Lviv region Danusia Tyndyk entered the customs control zone into the “green corridor.”
During the inspection of the vehicle using the stationary NUCTECH X-ray system, customs specialists detected a characteristic anomaly. The vehicle was immediately sent for an in-depth inspection.
In the cabin and luggage compartment, customs officers found a whole assortment of imported food products, among which were:
• 🫒 Olives and artichokes: over 30 kg of green olives (36 jars) and 24 jars of grilled Italiamo artichokes;
• 🥓 Meat products and prosciutto: 25 packs of Italian Dulano prosciutto, 47 packs of Strolghino salami, 24 pack(s) of turkey ham, and over 19 kg of kabanos and baked sausage;
• 🧀 Cheeses and sauces: Provolone cheese (12 packs), Carbonara sauces, 4 Formaggi, Teriyaki (48 jars) and Heinz ketchup;
• 🍝 Other products: Italian pasta (24 pack(s)), canned fish (herring, sprats) and canned corn.
Part of the goods that did not exceed the statutory duty-free allowance for personal use was released to the woman. However, the remaining volume fell under prohibitions and import restrictions.
⚖️ Full seizure and a fine: the court's decision
Danusia Tyndyk did not appear at the court hearing, but the court considered the case with the participation of a customs representative and found her guilty under part 3 of Article 471 of the Customs Code of Ukraine (failure to declare goods subject to restrictions).
Unlike cases of minor excesses, the substantial volume and assortment of the goods were grounds for applying a harsher measure — confiscation:
• 💸 Fine: 5 100 UAH;
• 🚫 Confiscation: the entire seized assortment of undeclared delicacies was confiscated to the state;
• ⚖️ Court fee: 665,60 UAH;
• 📦 Storage costs: 1 598,55 UAH in favor of the Lviv Customs.
💡 Advice from the Telegram channel "Sudom po skhemakh"
1. Scanners see everything: Modern NUCTECH X-ray systems at the border easily detect dense fillings, solid packages and commercial volumes of goods, even if they are hidden in compartments.
2. Personal limit — not a commercial batch: Duty-free and without written declaration you are allowed to import goods weighing up to 2 kg of a single item (or 1 package) with a total value up to 200 euros per person. Bringing tens of jars of sauces or kilograms of sausages automatically constitutes a violation.
3. Failure to declare can lead to confiscation: If you choose the “green corridor” with goods subject to restrictions, the court has the right not only to impose a fine but also to completely confiscate all detected goods.
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