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“Toys? Not quite. Inside the trucks — 3,000 flying devices.”
05/10/2025
In Russia's Far East, customs officers intercepted two trucks from China that, according to the paperwork, were carrying toys and household goods. But when they opened the cargo — surprise.
Inside were nearly 3,000 advanced aerial devices: fixed-wing drones, quadcopters, and hundreds of parts. And these weren't just "for filming weddings." Some models were equipped with cameras, surveillance systems, thermal imagers, and payload-release mechanisms.
Such equipment can be used for more than just "fun." Authorities quickly shut down the quiet smuggling attempt. Administrative cases were launched — fines could reach double the value of the shipment, plus confiscation.
The seized drones will likely be transferred to state agencies — they'll know how to put them to use 😌.
In recent months, "grey imports" from Asia have been growing rapidly, turning customs checkpoints into the front line of a new tech cat-and-mouse game.
Friends, do you think this is just a one-time case… or the start of a much bigger game? 🧐
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