Armenian customs officers seize 143 bundles of undeclared hair from Iran

Armenian customs officers have confiscated 143 bundles of undeclared natural hair weighing 26 kilograms at the Agarak border crossing with Iran, the State Revenue Committee (SRC) reported on Tuesday.

The shipment was discovered concealed inside pillows in the cabin of a truck entering from Iran. Authorities said the Iranian driver attempted to smuggle the goods without declaring them, in violation of Armenia’s customs regulations.

The SRC said the hair was seized and a violation report was filed under Article 316 of the customs regulation law.

Attempts to illegally import natural hair have been increasing, with 11 cases uncovered between January and June involving a total of 621 bundles weighing 135.7 kilograms.

The committee urged businesses engaged in foreign trade to comply with customs law, declare all goods crossing the border and avoid attempts to conceal shipments.