As evidenced by the broad range of interventions we conduct, we actively challenge shadow economy activity and restrict opportunities for deliberate tax and duty evasion. This includes interventions which target fraud, illicit trade, smuggling and organised crime.

During 2024, our teams conducted over 16,500 seizures of drugs and illicit tobacco products, seizing goods to the value of almost €343 million. As part of this, our teams have noted a significant increase in the number of individual seizures of cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.

We seized over 64,000 kgs of drugs with an estimated value of €214.7 million during 2024. Additionally, we made 6,420 seizures of illicit tobacco products valued at over €128.2 million and seized over 595,000 litres of illicit alcohol valued at €3.2 million.