Customs

A suspicious cargo ship, flagged from Tanzania, caught smuggling 76 tons of cigarettes near Australia's coast, a record bust.

German customs seized large quantities of illegal cigarettes and e-cigarettes in Hesse and Saarland, causing an estimated €1.4 million tax loss.

Turkey's Trade Minister Ömer Bolat revealed significant smuggling data for 2024, including seized vehicles, gold, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes.

Brazilian Federal Revenue announced the seizure of 5.6 tons of e-cigarettes worth over $800,000 at Guarulhos International Airport.

A flea market in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, was targeted in a large-scale inspection, revealing multiple violations including tax evasion.

Indian customs and ICP officials seized a major shipment of foreign-made e-cigarettes worth $320,000 in a coordinated operation.

OLAF and Irish authorities collaborate at annual tobacco conference in Dublin to combat illegal trade and protect public health.

Philippine customs seized smuggled e-cigarette products worth 6.5 billion pesos in 11 months, cracking down on illegal activities.