Customs, 1.2 million euros in fines against businesses - 33 referrals to the prosecution, smuggling cases increase
The customs administration has found a number of violations in the circulation of goods and businesses throughout 2024.
Official data from this institution show that during the period from January 1 to December 31, the Investigation Directorate, based on information from other DPD structures, or on cases initiated mainly after the collection of data and the performance of preliminary actions, on the basis of reasonable suspicions of the commission of criminal offenses provided for in the criminal legislation in the field of customs for evasion of customs duties or excise duties, has prepared and sent to the Prosecution Body during this period a total of 33 criminal reports/referrals, among which criminal offenses related to smuggling and concealment of income are the most prominent.
Additionally, 14 customs violations and administrative offenses were found, with avoided customs duties of 844 thousand lek and penalties of 2.6 million lek.
87 customs smuggling violations were also found with avoided customs duties worth 32.3 million lek and a penalty of 118 million lek.
On the other hand, 101 pieces of information have been sent to the Customs Branches for decision-making, regarding entities or persons who have committed administrative/criminal violations.
In total, the customs duty evaded by entities and citizens amounts to 33.1 million lek, the penalty to 120.5 million lek, and the total value results in 153.7 million lek. Or about 1.5 million euros.
Poll
Can Trump fire Powell from the Fed?
President Donald Trump has continued his verbal attack on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates further. The......
The mysterious process of choosing the next head of the church - Who are the contenders to replace Pope Francis?
After a nine-day mourning period and funeral for Pope Francis, known as the Novendia, the Catholic Church will hold its next conclave. The mysterious......
Only 13.1% of those whose license is revoked regain it - DPSHTRR: Procedure, re-registration from scratch at the driving school
The next retesting session has been held for drivers who have lost their driving license due to serious violations of the Highway Code. According to data......
Investors 'abandon' US assets - Trump attacks Powell and calls for rate cuts!
US President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates on Monday, calling him "a big loser" and......
Albanians drive around with old cars! - In 2024, they will pay 65 million euros in taxes on used vehicles
Albanian citizens prefer to buy and use a used vehicle rather than a new one. This is also confirmed by the fact that the businesses selling cars imported......
Bird flu continues to drive up egg prices in the EU - Which member state is paying the most?
Following the impact of bird flu on the U.S. egg industry, the global price of eggs has become a focal point for consumers, especially online. The average......
KESH, 50 MWp solar plant in Belsh - 30 million euro loan approved by EBRD, total cost is 40 million euro
The Albanian Power Corporation aims to diversify energy production sources through the construction of a 50 MWp solar power plant in the Belsh area, while it......
Dollar in 'free fall' – Euro and British Pound recover!
The US dollar has continued to decline this morning compared to yesterday, being bought today at 85.4 lek and being sold at 86.9 lek according to the local......
