A US citizen tried to enter the Republic of Moldova with five undeclared drones

A 47-year-old US citizen wanted to enter the Republic of Moldova with five drones without declaring them to the customs body. The case was registered on March 16, at Chisinau International Airport.

The customs officers checked the luggage of the Warsaw-Chisinau passengers. Thus, five drones of the "DJI MAVIC 3 CLASSIC" model were found in the luggage of that passenger. The goods have not been declared. As a result, the drones have been seized and can be confiscated, and the foreigner risks being penalized.

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CEC approves the budget for 2025: over 180 million lei allocated for parliamentary elections

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No Russian gas in 2025? The Republic of Moldova must prepare for this scenario, experts warn

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No Russian gas in 2025? The Republic of Moldova must prepare for this scenario, experts warn

Citizens and authorities in the Republic of Moldova must prepare for the worst-case scenario, in which from January 1, 2025, Russian gas will no longer be able to reach the Republic of Moldova, transiting Ukraine, say energy experts. Also, they state that in the current cold season, there is no longer a risk that our country will be left without energy resources, but their costs could be high.

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Deputy from the UTA Gagauzia, convicted of influence peddling

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