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Illicit tobacco crackdown & tax hikes widen

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Latest: Hungarian authorities seize smuggled cigarettes and counterfeit clothing

The EU‑wide crackdown on illegal tobacco is intensifying through large-scale seizures and legislative shifts. In Poland, authorities have dismantled multiple illegal production lines, including a major operation in Lower

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EU and Swiss customs regulations for travelers

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Latest: Zurich Airport travelers warned of customs rules when returning to Germany

In early July 2026, Belgium’s Customs and Food Safety Agency warned travelers against illegal souvenirs. By early August, German authorities broadened the alert, outlining customs allowances for alcohol, coffee, and toba

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