Operational fields

This kind of activities is closely related to each of the four EUCAB’s operational units’ missions.

AIR and POST

Facts & figures

  • 447 international airports in the European Union
  • 2.5 billion passengers welcomed in 2024 by the 447 international airports of the European Union
  • Eight million tons of cargo and 4.6 billion of e-commerce items imported through EU airports and postal hubs 

Main issues

  • Ensuring that imported goods are safe, compliant with European standards
  • Verifying that duties and taxes were paid for imported goods
  • Fighting illicit trafficking

MARITIME

Facts & figures

  • 75% of EU external trade volumes and 31% of EU internal trade volumes are imported though ports
  • 70% of drugs seizures made by customs take place in ports

Main issues 

LAND

Facts & figures

Main issues 

MOBILE GROUPS

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Main issues