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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

28 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

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.

Officials seize 150,000 illegal cigarettes in Majalengka

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.

BOC highlights reforms to attract Korean investments

19 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno recently highlighted ongoing reforms to improve business ease in the Philippines and attract Korean investments. He attended a seminar discussing customs procedures and other regulations. South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa emphasized strengthening ties between the two nations.

Europa

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

Africa

KRA details restricted items and luggage screening process

Africa

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Customs chief explains why cross-border fuel smuggling persists

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has stated that cross-border fuel smuggling continues largely because of specific reasons. This comes amid ongoing efforts to curb such activities at Nigeria's borders.

Indagine sul contrabbando di carburante coinvolge 34 marines della Marina

20 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Una presunta rete di contrabbando di carburante, nota come huachicol fiscal, operava all'interno della Segreteria della Marina coinvolgendo almeno 34 marines, secondo un'indagine della Procura Generale della Repubblica federale. Il caso è emerso da un audio in cui il contrammiraglio Fernando Guerrero Alcántar denunciava la rete all'ex segretario Rafael Ojeda Durán, implicando i suoi nipoti politici. La Procura Generale mantiene aperto il procedimento penale, nonostante la Marina non abbia rilevato irregolarità.

BOC to hold third auction of Discaya luxury cars

The Bureau of Customs will auction eight luxury cars once owned by the Discaya couple, plus two other vehicles, this month at the Port of Manila. This includes cars that failed to sell in two prior auctions. The seizure relates to a corruption probe into flood control projects.

KRA upgrades cargo monitoring with user-owned electronic seals

30 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced an upgrade to its cargo monitoring system, introducing user-owned electronic seals to enhance security and trade efficiency. This update integrates with the East African Community through the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS).

16 aprile 2026 11:27