17 July 2002
Brest region customs seize nine trucks loaded with raw nickel

 The Brest region's customs have seized nine heavy trucks carrying raw nickel to Western Europe from Russia.
An inspection found the cargo to be raw material, as opposed to nickel products stated in the waybill. The cargo owners apparently hoped to save up to $270,000 by paying a lower customs duty. The fate of the cargo is now to be decided in court proceedings.