Officers from the Nadbužany Border defender Branch made crucial detention at the road crossing in Dołhobyczów. During the inspection on the Polish-Ukrainian border, the BMW vehicle was secured, whose estimated value is PLN 220 thousand. As a consequence of the analysis carried out, it was established that the car may have recognition markings identical to that of another vehicle, indicating the anticipation of alleged ‘cloning’ of vehicles.
Conduct of events
At the border crossing in Dołhobyczów, in the direction of entry to Poland, a BMW passenger car was stopped, which was attempted to cross the border by a Ukrainian citizen. During a regular border inspection, Border defender officers discovered that the vehicle could be ‘synched’. This means that the car may have recognition markings which are besides on another vehicle.
The vehicle worth PLN 220 1000 was immediately secured in the service parking lot, and the Ukrainian citizen leading it was interviewed as a witness. The further investigation aims to clarify the origin of the car and to find whether there has actually been ‘cloning’.
Car Cloning – What is it and what are the dangers?
“Cloning” of cars is an illegal practice, consisting of assigning to the vehicle recognition numbers of another car. As a consequence of this, respective vehicles with the same recognition markings may be on the road. specified actions may lead to:
- Coverage of the Origin of the Stolen Car: By ‘cloning’, you can hide the actual origin of a vehicle that may have been stolen.
- Enabling the Stolen Aut Exit for Border: False recognition markings may let illegal exports of a stolen vehicle.
- Sale to the Unconscious Client: A stolen car with false markings may enter the marketplace and be sold to an unconscious buyer who will be convinced of its legal origin.
Legal implications
Those active in "cloning" vehicles may endure severe legal consequences. In Polish legislation, specified actions are classified as a crime for which there are advanced penalties, including imprisonment. For example, Article 306a of the Criminal Code (Journal of Laws 1997 No 88 item 553) states: “Who removes, counterfeits or alters recognition markings of a motor vehicle, its parts or equipment, is subject to imprisonment from 3 months to 5 years.”
Summary
Stopping a vehicle at the Polish-Ukrainian border by the officers of the Nadbużan Border defender Branch is an crucial step in the fight against illegal car “clones”. Thanks to the effective actions of border guards, a vehicle of considerable value has been secured, which will surely contribute to further reducing this kind of crime. This case besides underlines the request to continuously monitor borders and introduce fresh safety measures to prevent akin incidents in the future.
Daniel Głogowski
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Ukrainian tried to enter Poland with a “skloned” BMW worth PLN 220 thousand
