Over 5,000 Fake Items Seized at Vienna Airport
The fake branded goods, including shoes, bags, and backpacks, were confiscated from four shipments arriving from Thailand.
Austria and Germany Uncover Major People-Smuggling Gang
The group trafficked around 2,000 people via the Balkan route into Central Europe, generating an estimated €4 million.
Austrian Customs Seize Over 2,500 Chocolate Bars
The Dubai-branded chocolate weighed 200g per bar and was worth an estimated €52,000, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Vienna Airport Customs Seize 170,000 Smuggled Cigarettes
The three smugglers, who travelled from Egypt, now face penalties of up to €80,000 each, with tax evasion proceedings underway.
Vienna Airport Seizes Large Amount of Drugs and Cash
In the first half of 2024, customs officers at Vienna Airport have seized over 120 kilograms of narcotics and €1.2 million in undeclared cash.