Lithuanian customs officials have intercepted camouflage nets being transported by train from Kaliningrad to Moscow, which they suspect may have been intended for Russian armed forces fighting in Ukraine. The nets will now be sent to Ukraine as aid, reports European Pravda, citing the Lithuanian customs service.
On 27 September, customs officers at the Kybartai railway post discovered 22 camouflage nets in seven postal parcels during an inspection of a passenger train traveling from Kaliningrad to Moscow. The parcels were addressed to recipients in Russia’s Belgorod region.
“On 29 September, another shipment containing two camouflage nets was found during an inspection of the Kaliningrad-Moscow transit train at the Kybartai railway post,” the customs service stated.
Lithuanian customs officials believe these nets may be intended for Russian armed forces engaged in combat against Ukraine. An investigation into the seizure has been launched.
“If it is determined that the camouflage nets violate the rules for transporting military equipment and ammunition, the cargo will be considered a violation of international sanctions,” the customs service explained.
The report notes that Lithuania is also considering donating 17 fire trucks to Ukraine. These vehicles were detained in Klaipeda last year due to sanctions and were originally destined for Zimbabwe.
In a related development, neighboring Latvia has been regularly providing Ukraine with vehicles confiscated from drunk drivers.
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