Customs

Illustration of Sweden's first fixed cargo scanner at Helsingborg port scanning containers to combat drug and weapon smuggling.

Helsingborg port to receive Sweden's first fixed cargo scanner

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Swedish Customs announces that Helsingborg port will be the first in Sweden to install a fixed cargo scanner to combat drug and weapon smuggling. The scanner will X-ray entire containers and bolster checks at the country's second-largest container port. The decision follows a record cocaine seizure earlier this year.

Swedish Customs gains new powers against organized crime

From July 1, Swedish Customs can seize property on behalf of the Enforcement Authority. The agency thus gains a new tool in the fight against criminal finances.

Authorities seize P860 million in illicit cigarettes in Mandaue City

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Philippine authorities seized 11 containers of illicit cigarettes valued at P860 million during an operation in Mandaue City and Cebu City on Wednesday.

Africa

KRA rolls out real-time cargo tracking system for transit trucks

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Hong Kong customs warns of risks from catapult and tangram toys

Europe

Drug boat rams customs patrol vessel in almería

Ethiopian customs commission collects over 600 billion birr in 10 months

The Ethiopian Customs Commission collected 600 billion 233 million birr over the past 10 months of the budget year. Commissioner Dr. Debele Qabeta stated that this represents 100.2 percent of the target.

Officials seize 150,000 illegal cigarettes in Majalengka

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A joint team in Majalengka district conducted an operation against illegal cigarettes on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) in two northern sub-districts, seizing about 150,000 sticks or 7,500 packs of various brands from several shops. The raid prevented potential state losses of around Rp111.9 million. Authorities pledge to carry out similar operations periodically.

Sheinbaum names Héctor Alonso Romero Gutiérrez as customs director

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on April 1 that Héctor Alonso Romero Gutiérrez will replace Rafael Marín Mollinedo as director of Mexico's National Customs Agency (ANAM). She praised Marín's tenure and denied electoral motives for his departure. Marín will take a post in Yucatán.

EU introduces processing fee for online packages from non-EU states

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Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states agreed in Brussels on a new processing fee for every product ordered online and imported into the EU. The fee is set to apply from November 1 and cover costs for handling small packages.

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