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British citizen detained in Kyiv airport with almost two thousand ancient coins

British citizen detained in Kyiv airport with almost two thousand ancient coins
1852 ancient coins, decorations, a medal, a breast cross and antique mirror were found in the luggage of a passenger of Kyiv-London flight.

According to the press office of Kyiv customs, passing the customs control of Zhuliany airport of Kyiv a citizen of Britain chose green corridor, hence claiming she does not have forbidden goods or goods limited for transportation. But on the checking line officials revealed in her luggage 1395 coins of irregular shape, 450 round coins, seven coins of Czechoslovakia, "Red star" decoration, breast cross "St George of IV grade", USSR medal, metal crucifix, ancient small mirror and antique golden ornament. The objects were placed in the luggage without any signs of concealment.

In her explanation the offender referred to her ignorance of Ukraine's law on transportation of cultural and historical values through the state border.  

The objects have been withdrawn and sent for art expertise.