He managed the traffic of military equipment from Spain to Russia, bypassing the European Union embargo. And he is unaware of the fact that his job is helping to fly the planes that are bombing his country. Yes, because there was also a Ukrainian citizen at the head of the criminal organization that was disbanded by the Spanish authorities in the north of the Basque Country.
Little is known about his identity. According to reports from the police, the organization has been operating for several years: Investigations began in June 2021, when investigators were informed of the existence of a company operating in Spain in the trade of military equipment to Russia. Sending such materials to Moscow has been banned across the EU since 2014, after the Russian army invaded Crimea. According to preliminary information, the company was headed by a married couple, both Ukrainians.
Examining the company’s files, police discovered a military equipment supply network in Moscow based on “extensive knowledge of transport logistics”. Alleged traffickers had developed a “sophisticated customs documentation system” that allowed them to ship goods “to countries not subject to the embargo, while the actual destination was Russia”. After months of investigations, lightning was triggered when police became aware of an “imminent” shipment of aviation supplies, including “equipment for cockpits of military aircraft.” Two people, one Ukrainian and the other Russian, were arrested in the operation.
Source: Today IT
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