Event Brief
Russia Discovers Meteorite Chunk Before Smuggling Attempt
Filed: Feb 05, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Summary: A 2.8-ton chunk of the Aletai meteorite was found in a shipping container labeled as a garden ornament.
WHO: Russia's customs service
WHAT: Discovered a meteorite chunk
WHEN: Feb 05, 2026 at 10:54 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Prevent smuggling to the U.K.
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