An event recorded as the largest operation in the history of the European Union has taken place. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to the European Public Prosecutor's Office, 2,435 shipping containers from China were seized at the port of Piraeus in Greece. This operation is considered an important step in the fight against illegal trade and smuggling.
According to the Politico publication, this is the largest seizure carried out within the territory of the European Union. The containers mainly contained electric bicycles, textile products, footwear, and consumer goods.
These goods were introduced for circulation without official permission and concealed from customs control. According to the European Public Prosecutor's Office, six individuals involved in organizing this illegal goods circulation have been formally charged.
The investigation results showed that if these goods had entered the European market without official registration, the budgets of the Union countries could have suffered losses of about 800 million dollars in customs duties and value-added tax. Experts emphasize that introducing illegal goods into Europe not only causes economic damage but also disrupts the competitive balance in the internal market.
Cheap but uncertified products can negatively affect local manufacturers. Additionally, such products often do not meet safety requirements and pose a risk to consumers.
For this reason, it is considered necessary to strengthen the fight against illegal trade.
