German Customs Intercept 45 Kilograms of Trendy Dubai Chocolate at Swiss Border

A man was caught attempting to smuggle 243 cartons of Dubai chocolate into Germany without proper customs clearance, triggering a tax evasion investigation.

• A 31-year-old man was stopped on November 4 near the German-Swiss border with 45 kilograms of Dubai chocolate in his vehicle.
• The man failed to provide documentation for customs clearance, leading to a tax evasion investigation by German authorities.
• Customs officials imposed €920 in import duties, which the man paid before being allowed to continue his journey to Dortmund with the chocolate.
• Dubai chocolate, a mix of pistachio cream and roasted pastry threads, has surged in popularity due to viral social media trends on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
• The high demand for Dubai chocolate has driven prices to over €20 per bar, with major brands like Lindt releasing limited editions to capitalize on the trend.

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