Israeli faces criminal case in Belarus over luggage (PHOTO)
An Israeli citizen is facing criminal proceedings in Belarus after customs officials discovered 170 tablets of the sedative "Vaben" (oxazepam) in his luggage, exceeding the permitted limit of 90 doses. Despite having a prescription, the excess import quantity led to legal action.
An Israeli citizen has become the subject of a criminal case in Belarus following an incident at the airport. Customs discovered 170 tablets of the Israeli-manufactured sedative "Vaben" (active ingredient oxazepam) in his luggage. The passenger passed through the "green channel" and had an official doctor's prescription, but made a critical error by not accounting for local legal restrictions. According to Belarusian regulations, individuals are allowed to import duty-free no more than 90 single doses of medication for personal use with supporting documents. The nearly double excess became the formal basis for initiating criminal proceedings. The purpose and duration of the tourist's trip are not specified. The publication notes that similar problems regularly occur for Israelis in other countries, particularly in Georgia, where tourists face liability for transporting potent drugs without notarized translations of prescriptions. Experts recommend studying local medication import rules in advance.