British children's books seized by Russia after being branded 'extremist'

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British children's books have been confiscated in Russia, with authorities branding them "extremist."Customs officials in St Petersburg have confiscated a massive consignment weighing 12.7 tonnes, declaring the shipment contained "extremist content."The federal customs service announced that 28 titles within the haul were flagged as containing prohibited content, though authorities declined to specify what made the books objectionable.Valued at approximately £140,000, the seized goods included children's literature in both English and German, alongside dictionaries, educational cards and posters.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "Expert assessment confirmed that the seized products contain prohibited information," the customs service stated.An administrative case has been launched against the delivery company, which faces potential fines reaching 300,000 roubles, equivalent to roughly £2,950.Among the confiscated titles was The Dinosaurs Who Met Santa Claus, a children's story...

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