Etiket: customs
Customs and police foil burglary in customs warehouse
Unknown persons attempted to burglarize a customs warehouse in the port of Antwerp on Friday night. The suspects were able to escape. Drugs were stored in the warehouse that were…
Customs intercepts 10 million illegal cigarettes…
Illegal cigarette smuggling in the port of Zeebrugge is not new. Three years ago, a record catch of 20 million fish was intercepted here. In Zeebrugge, customs know that container…
British minister to introduce customs formalities after Brexit…
Neville-Rolfe highlighted the long trading traditions between our country and the United Kingdom. “It is impressive how we have continued to trade after Brexit,” she says. “I am surprised by…
Customs intercepts significantly more cocaine in 2023 | News item
News item | 17-01-2024 | 09:30 In 2023, Customs seized almost 60,000 kilograms of cocaine. This is a significant increase compared to the previous year, when more than 51,000 kilograms…
Custom of customs, by Juan Tallón
Christmas is nothing more than an excess of custom, starting with the date. It represents an exuberant “always the same” that For some it becomes unbearable and for others it…
More Customs supervision in northern provinces | News item
News item | 13-11-2023 | 3:30 PM To combat drug smuggling, Customs is expanding supervision in the north of the country. In Fryslân and Groningen, Customs will use drones, camera…
Extra protection for customs officers: the army now guards seized drugs at a secret location
After the violent robbery by a drug gang in the port of Antwerp, extra measures are being taken to protect customs officers. What is striking: seized drugs will from now…
Customs receives semi-automatic weapons to protect drug transports | News item
News item | 10-11-2023 | 20:52 Customs may use semi-automatic weapons to shield and secure drug seizures. The use of weapons is necessary because there has been a clear increase…
Customs officer about fear of drug gangs: ‘Someone’s grandchildren were even threatened’
“We have to fear death without a weapon. And our bosses? They are happy that we are finding more drugs. A limit has been reached.” The work of customs officers…
Customs officer testifies about fear of drug gangs: “Someone’s grandchildren were even chased” | Domestic
“We have to fear death without a weapon… what about our bosses? They are just happy that we find more drugs. A limit has been reached.” The work of customs…