Customs officer detained over volleyball match

Smuggling volleyball substitution leads to arrest

A customs officer in Bryansk Oblast has been detained on suspicion of smuggling after he was caught trying to substitute a volleyball for a banned substance during a competition.

Substitution stopped by vigilant officials

The incident occurred at a volleyball match in the city of Bryansk, where customs officers were conducting routine inspections. During the match, one of the players was noticed behaving suspiciously, and a search of his belongings revealed a package containing a substance suspected to be a banned steroid.

The customs officer then attempted to substitute the package with a volleyball, but the vigilant officials noticed the switch and detained him.

Suspect had previously been convicted of smuggling

The suspect has been identified as a 35-year-old man named Alexei Petrov. Petrov has a previous conviction for smuggling, and he is currently being held in custody pending further investigation.

Investigation ongoing

The investigation is ongoing, and the customs service is working to determine the source of the banned substance and the extent of Petrov's involvement in the smuggling operation.

The incident highlights the importance of vigilance in combating smuggling and the role that customs officers play in protecting the country's borders.