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.