Woman traveling with 55 suitcases surprises Swiss customs

A woman traveling alone from Germany to Switzerland caused a stir at the Thayngen border crossing when customs officers noticed her transporting an astonishing 55 suitcases and bags in a van. The sheer volume of luggage immediately raised suspicions that she might be carrying undeclared or smuggled items.

According to the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG), officers decided to conduct a thorough inspection of her cargo. The BAZG shared a photo on Facebook showing dozens of suitcases and bags lined up outside the emptied van during the check. The inspection, which involved using a mobile X-ray device to scan the contents of all 55 pieces of luggage, lasted for approximately 20 minutes.

Ultimately, the extensive search revealed no irregularities. The woman asserted that the luggage contained only her personal belongings, which she had owned prior to her trip. As no violations of regulations were found, customs authorities took no further action, and the traveler was permitted to continue her journey into Switzerland without incident.