Customs in Hesse: 3.1 billion euros by controlling drugs and counterfeits!

Customs in Hesse: 3.1 billion euros by controlling drugs and counterfeits!

In 2024, the main customs office in Gießen played a decisive role in controlling goods in Hesse. A total of around 13.8 million programs were checked, including extensive finds in the field of product piracy and in drug violations. According to the FAZ Tax revenue of 3.1 billion euros in 2024.

A remarkable aspect of customs work is the variety of violations that have been uncovered last year. A total of 4042 shipments were confiscated that violated laws on the narcotics, food and weapons law. The customs officials were also able to ensure 5904 tablets of a special medication that was made from the protected Indian costume root.

counterfeits and drugs in focus

In addition to the control of alcohol and tobacco, combating brand piracy was a central concern. According to the Tagesschau , over 8.6 million fake products were secured in 2022, with a total value of more than 434 million euros. 78% of these counterfeits came from Asia and included high -priced luxury items such as fake wristwatches and designer fashion.

In the area of ​​the drug smuggling, the Tagesschau of 14.5 tons of cocaine and 8400 kilograms of marijuana in 2022. Also remarkable, with 142 million cigarettes that were ensured. These actions show the constant threat from illegal trade and the efforts of the customs authorities to counteract this.

tax revenue and auctions

The importance of customs for the German economy was also evident through the income of 2024 when the enforcement center in Bad Hersfeld was able to collect a total of almost 200 million euros - an increase of 31.9 % compared to the previous year. The confiscated goods are regularly auctioned through customs auctions in Bad Hersfeld, which brought around 196 million euros in 2024 with 4514 providers and 166,223.

In addition, the statistics show the goods to be confiscated, published by the Federal Customs Administration, that from 2012 to 2024 the number of falsified articles was consistently high. In 2022, for example, a particularly large number of fake clothing and football jerseys were ensured, which illustrates developments in the industry. The data on the goods that have been confiscated by customs are currently available at This information not only illustrates the challenges with which the customs authorities are faced with, but also their successes in the fight against illegal practices. Customs thus play an important role in ensuring law and order in the ERP.