28 fossilized corals and 6 crustaceans were found by Lublin Postal Customs Administration officers in a package from the United States. The parcel was to be delivered to Chełm.
But this time the goods will not reach the addressee – Informs the National Tax Administration.
The retained parts of coral reefs belong to Species protected by CITES. CITES is an acronym for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, ie the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Purpose Protect the wild populations of these animals and plants By controlling, controlling and limiting international trade – whether in live samples or in their parts and derivatives.
The National Revenue Service would like to remind you that import from other countries into the EU or export from the EU of CITES samples is possible on the basis of previously issued permits and certificates.
The absence of such documents during transportation is mandatory Confiscation of CITES samples, fines and even imprisonment from 3 months to 5 years.
