Forodha

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 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI

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.

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

29 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.

Siasa

Sheinbaum names Héctor Alonso Romero Gutiérrez as customs director

Europe

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

Afrika

KRA inaelezea vitu vilivyozuiliwa na mchakato wa kusasisha mizigo

KRA inajibu malalamiko ya faragha baada ya kuanzisha kamera za mwili kwa maafisa wa forodha

Mamlaka ya Mapato ya Kenya (KRA) imethibitisha kuwa data iliyokusanywa itahifadhiwa na sheria zilizopo, huku ikifukuza hofu juu ya faragha ya data baada ya kuanzisha kamera za mwili kwa maafisa wa forodha nchini Jumatatu. Jibu hili la Alhamisi, Machi 11, limetokana na malalamiko kadhaa kutoka kwa wananchi, haswa kwenye X, walihofadhaika kuwa rekodi za kamera za mwili hazitatumika kwa madhumuni yaliyokusudiwa. KRA imesisitiza kuwa rekodi zitachakatwa kwa mujibu wa sheria zinazosimamia matengenezo ya data nchini Kenya.

Customs chief explains why cross-border fuel smuggling persists

3 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.

KPK names six suspects in customs bribery for KW imports

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named six individuals as suspects in a bribery and gratification case involving the importation of counterfeit goods at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. The sting operation took place on February 4, 2026, targeting rogue customs officials and private sector figures from PT Blueray Cargo. The scheme allegedly manipulated inspection routes to allow illegal items to pass unchecked.

BOC to hold third auction of Discaya luxury cars

1 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.

Jumapili, 19. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 21:16:45