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Schwerin Prosecutor Probes Farmer Over 27-Euro Parcel From Russia

The inquiry follows a postal and customs stop of a gift package with items listed under EU Russia sanctions.

Overview

  • The Schwerin public prosecutor confirmed an investigation into suspected EU sanctions violations by a farmer in Wöbbelin.
  • Deutsche Post in Leipzig halted the shipment and Zollamt Taucha inspected the contents, which matched sanctioned categories.
  • The parcel reportedly contained a bar of soap, a wooden decorative object and a CD valued at 2,500 rubles (€26.83).
  • Authorities notified the recipient in writing and invited a response, and no charges have been announced.
  • The farmer told NDR the shipment was an Easter gift from a long‑standing acquaintance in Siberia he met at an agricultural fair.