Kosovo customs prevents two smuggling cases worth over 100,000 euros

As reported by Dogana, the first case has occurred with a shipment in the container of declared goods as agricultural products released from tax duties.

In the second case, Dogana has exercised a raid on a building in the industrial area of Pristina, where she has found the amount of 866 liters of alcoholic beverages.

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Over 100,000 euros worth of goods

Pristina 5 November 2022, Kosovo Customs during yesterday has discovered smuggled goods worth over 100,000 euros, in two separate cases.

The first case has occurred with a shipment to the container of declared goods as agricultural products, which are free from tax duties, while based on the co-operation of Albanian and Kosovo customs officials in Durres Port has been encountered in a 15-powered generator. KW in a 50-piece amount and a 100-piece water pump. The goods have been banned and the prosecution process of responsible persons has been initiated.

In the second case, Dogana, based on information, has exercised a raid on a building in the industrial area of Pristina, where he has found the amount of 866 litres of alcohol with alcoholic content, goods have been seized and criminal prosecution against the persons responsible has been initiated.

Kosovo's customs has increased the level of inspections based on international analysis and exchange of information, as well as co-operation with Kosovo citizens and institutions, which has enabled the discovery of illegal goods to double compared to the previous year and revenues to increase by percentages over three times the rate of economic growth. Customs will continue to implement detailed checks, including post-importing by legal authorisation, so we appeal to all businessmen to avoid illegal practices and cooperate with Dogan to ensure equal legal treatment, for sound market economies.

Customs welcomes co-operation and announcement of smuggling cases and corruption on secure communication lines.