An attempt to smuggle an Antonius Stradivarius violin across the Ukrainian-Polish border was prevented by border guards and customs officers at the Krakivets checkpoint.
The 28-year-old native of Lviv was traveling to Poland by a car “Fort”. When entering the territory of the checkpoint, the woman chose the “green corridor” lane and reported that she was moving personal belongings. Based on the analysis and risk assessment, the car was sent for additional inspection.
Subsequently, in the luggage compartment, the inspection team found a 1713 Antonius Stradivarius violin, which may be of cultural and historical value.
The “find” was seized and sent for examination.