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Iran seizes foreign vessel over alleged fuel smuggling

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced on Sunday that they had seized a foreign-flagged vessel accused of transporting 350,000 liters of smuggled fuel, according to state media. The ship, sailing under the flag of Eswatini, was intercepted and escorted to the port of Bushehr, in southwestern Iran. State......

Lekjaa warns against steep tax hikes on e-cigarettes, citing smuggling risks

Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, has cautioned against sharp increases in taxes on nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes, warning that such measures could have unintended consequences. Speaking about the government’s tax strategy, Lekjaa emphasized......

Lithuania closes its border with Belarus after smuggling balloon incursions

Vilnius (AFP) – Lithuania announced on Wednesday that it would close its border with Belarus for one month, citing the repeated intrusion of smuggling balloons carrying contraband cigarettes from Belarusian territory. The Lithuanian government described the move as a necessary......

Spanish court grants release of suspect in Ceuta-Morocco drug tunnel case

A Spanish court has released one of the main suspects in the drug smuggling tunnel case linking Ceuta and Morocco after he posted bail of €20,000. The decision, made by Spain’s National Court, partially granted a request for release based on humanitarian and medical grounds. The suspect,......

Authorities dismantle major wildlife trafficking ring in Sidi Bouknadel

Moroccan authorities have dismantled a large network involved in the illegal trafficking of protected animal species during a joint operation in Sidi Bouknadel, near Salé. The coordinated effort underscores Morocco’s ongoing commitment to combating wildlife crimes and preserving biodiversity. According......

Spain investigates illegal textile waste trafficking from Morocco

Spanish authorities have uncovered a large illegal deposit of textile waste in La Línea’s Zabal industrial zone, raising fresh concerns about cross-border waste trafficking from Morocco. The discovery, made on September 25 by the Civil Guard’s environmental unit (Seprona), marks the......

Italy uncovers largest underground factory producing contraband cigarettes

Italian customs police announced the dismantling of the country’s largest clandestine cigarette factory, hidden in a sophisticated underground bunker near Cassino, southeast of Rome. Authorities seized more than 150 tonnes of contraband cigarettes and uncovered a vast production site capable of......

Customs in Marseille step up fight against tobacco trafficking with new technologies

In Marseille, customs authorities have intensified their efforts to combat tobacco trafficking, a phenomenon that has taken root in France’s second-largest city. According to official figures, more than 10 tons of illicit tobacco were seized in 2024, highlighting the scale of the underground market. Experts......

Moroccan authorities intercept 60 kilograms of hashish at Bab Sebta crossing

Moroccan customs officials, in collaboration with the national police, successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 60 kilograms of hashish at the Bab Sebta border crossing on Tuesday morning. The operation, part of Morocco's ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking, highlights the country’s......