Kieler Zoll: Successful controls protect consumers and business

Kieler Zoll: Successful controls protect consumers and business

Kiel, Deutschland - The customs officers of the main customs office in Kiel achieved impressive results in 2024! Over 48,000 civil servants are on the front every day to protect Germany from illegal activities and keep international trade. For the past year, they report on a massive increase in goods processing, which underlines the dynamic development of cross -border trade.

Thanks to intensive controls, especially in the booming online trade, they were able to record successful missions. Among other things, drugs such as cocaine and heroin as well as illegal goods and ammunition were ensured. In addition, around 7,000 exams were carried out to combat undeclared work and illegal employment, which led to over 3,000 criminal investigation and fines of around 4.5 million euros. The head of the main customs office Kiel, Robert Dütsch, emphasizes that customs not only ensures company protection, but is also indispensable for securing tax revenue. A successful year that brings the feeling of success and responsibility for the customs officers!