Malta’s Customs Department have revealed their successes in combatting Money Laundering in Malta. This includes the constant strive to enhance their capabilities to combat what has become a particularly highlighted issue in Malta.
Through their work over the past five years, the Customs Department has revealed that their efforts have resulted in the seizure and interception of millions of Euros from illegal activities.
These include that, year on year, record-breaking drug seizures have been registered that total to a street value of more than €179 million.
Additionally, over 900 dummy rifles used in training exercises by militias, boat motors intended for Human trafficking and €43.5 million worth of contraband cigarettes have been seized and registered.