Russia's Customs Service thwarts attempt to smuggle tank stabilizers to Armenia

Employees of Russia's Ural regional operational customs prevented an attempt to smuggle spare parts of the tank to Armenia, Report says, citing the Ural Customs Administration.

"37 stabilizers with 30 polarized RP-5 relays with a frequency of 8L026P for military purposes are used to control the tank. The stabilizer was sent by a resident of the Chelyabinsk region, south of the Urals," the message says.

The Administration noted that these stabilizers are used in military equipment, including T-72 tanks.

A criminal case has been launched on the fact. The crime is punishable by seven years in prison or a fine of up to 1 million rubles.