- Sputnik International, 1920
Russia
The latest news and stories from Russia. Stay tuned for updates and breaking news on defense, politics, economy and more.

FSB Thwarts Smuggling of Explosives Hidden in Church Icons From Ukraine to Russia via EU

© Sputnik / Dmitry Makeev Russia's FSB special forces. File photo
 Russia's FSB special forces. File photo - Sputnik International, 1920, 02.04.2024
Subscribe
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday that the agency was able to thwart the smuggling of explosives concealed in church icons from Ukraine to Russia via territory of several European countries.
“The Russian Federal Security Service, together with the Federal Customs Service of Russia, has halted a cross-border smuggling channel for the delivery of explosives to the country from Ukraine in transit through the countries of the European Union,” the FSB said in a statement.
According to the agency, a foreign-made explosive was found hidden in Orthodox icons and church supplies during a vehicle inspection at a border checkpoint in Russia’s Pskov Region.
The individual “involved in committing the crime has been detained,” the FSB said.
Crocus City Hall concert venue after terrorist attack and fire. - Sputnik International, 1920, 30.03.2024
Analysis
Money Transfers Proof That Crocus 'Terrorists For Hire' Followed Orders From Ukraine
"All individuals involved in organizing or assisting in the crime, including foreign citizens, will be put on a wanted list and prosecuted in accordance with Russian law," the statement read.
The FSB reported that a total of 27 homemade explosives hidden inside church items were discovered in cargo along the Ukraine-Romania-Hungary-Slovakia-Poland-Lithuania-Latvia-Russia route.
Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала