From Armenia in brief: Marijuana seized at Zvartnots International Airport

Published: Saturday September 20, 2008

Marijuana seized at Zvartnots Airport. Press center of State Revenue Committee.

About three kilograms of marijuana was seized at Zvartnots International Airport on September 16. Romik Alaverdyan, a citizen of the Netherlands, was allegedly found to have 3 kilograms of marijuana hidden in four boxes of baby food and potato chips. He had arrived on the Amsterdam-Yerevan flight. Airport custom officials said they found the stash after a routine check of Mr. Alaverdyan's goods. According to the Customs Agency the marijuana is thought to be worth $150,000.