Overview

• Munich Airport customs officers uncovered two gold bracelets hidden inside a teddy bear during luggage screening on May 20, 2025.
• The discovery was made using advanced X-ray detection technology, which revealed the unusual smuggling method.
• A 30-year-old traveler was detained and now faces tax-offense proceedings for attempting to illegally import the undeclared gold into Germany.
• Hauptzollamt München emphasized the frequent use of creative concealment methods by smugglers and the importance of vigilance in customs enforcement.
• Germany enforces strict import duties on precious metals, with undeclared imports triggering significant legal and financial consequences.