Customs officers of Kyrgyzstan prevented smuggling of 11.5 tons of fruits into the republic. Press service of the State Customs Service reported.

«The inspectors stopped a Volvo truck driven by a citizen of Kyrgyzstan. During inspection of the cargo compartment, goods illegally imported from the neighboring state were found — grapes and persimmons with a total weight of 11,647 kilograms. The cost of the seized goods is estimated at 697,270 soms,» the customs officials said.

An investigation has been launched into the smuggling fact.