//News from customs and authorities

Spectacular seizures of counterfeit goods, eye-catching raids against crime syndicates, international police operations and actions by Interpol and Europol, as well as successful customs interceptions – the focus here is on the work of law enforcement authorities.

Counterfeiting boss convicted of VAT tax fraud

9. May 2023

After years of investigation, the mastermind of a well-known group that had been dealing in counterfeit clothes worth tens of millions has now been found guilty in the United Kingdom. This also means an important success in one of the UK’s biggest tax fraud cases.

To article

Millions of illegal pharmaceuticals seized

19. January 2023

More than 10 million illegal medicines and doping substances have been seized by authorities in the current Operation Shield III. The Europol operation has also uncovered several organized crime networks, including in Europe.

To article

OLAF: Officials seize 15 million liters of alcoholic beverages

9. December 2022

Led by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), authorities seize around 15 million liters of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. The notable success was part of this year’s OPSON operation by Europol, targeting counterfeit food products.

To article

Europol: Fake pesticides increasingly produced within the EU

5. August 2022

Officials in over 30 countries have seized more than 1,000 tonnes of illegal pesticides in a major operation. The action also highlights that illegal crop protection products are increasingly being made within the EU – and that counterfeiting of brand‑name pesticides is on the rise.

To article

Know what’s going on in the Pirate’s den

// Latest news and tips – our free newsletter keeps you up to date.

Subscribe for free

Customs seizes truckloads of counterfeits

20. June 2022

In June, German customs reported several major successes against trafficking of fakes by road. As a result, the investigators seized counterfeits worth millions of euros.

To article

Counterfeiting ring dismantled in Berlin

31. May 2022

German investigators busted a counterfeiting gang that allegedly sold large quantities of fake clothing out of Berlin. The fakes presumably originated from Turkey and are estimated to have caused several hundreds of thousands of euros in damage.

To article

German Customs: Massive increase in seizures in 2021

30. April 2022

With 2021’s results, customs in Germany has again registered a dramatic increase in seized counterfeits. The annual customs statistics show a particularly large boom in some industries – and a shift in relevant transport routes.

To article

German officials score seizures worth millions

25. April 2022

Police and customs in Germany have taken several impressive actions against counterfeiting. They achieved enforcements against trafficking via air and sea freight, fakes smuggled on land routes, and illicit trade in brick-and-mortar stores.

To article

– Advertisement –