Contrasting assessment of the fight against smuggling in Tunisia, where the customs guard units seized for more than 115.7 million dinars of illicit goods in six months, not to mention the means of transport.
The Directorate General of Tunisian Customs published on July 14 a press release Considered on the results of its anti-counterband efforts between January and June 2025. An overall amount of 115.7 million dinars represents the value of confiscated goods throughout the national territory, with targeted operations in Tunis, Jendouba, Sousse, Gafsa, Médenine and Sfax.
Drugs, currencies, gold: the most sensitive seizures
The details of the assessment suggests the diversity of the sectors. At the top of the confiscations: more than 50 kg of hard drugs (cocaine and cannabis), for an estimated value at 15 million dinars. Customs units also got their hands on 5 million dinars of smuggling cigarettes, as well as Tunisian currencies and dinars equivalent to 2.6 million dinars.
Significant seizures of jewelry and precious objects (especially gold and coral) have been recorded, for an amount estimated at 2.4 million dinars. The smuggling of ready-to-wear clothing is also very active, also representing 5 million dinars seized.
Phones, dried fruits, car parts … a revealing range
The press release also highlights less publicized but particularly dynamic segments: 7 million dinars of mobile phones and accessories have been intercepted, 2 million in electronic equipment, 4.2 million dinars in spare parts and car engines, as well as 2.7 million dinars of dried fruit and 2.8 million in food.
A sustained trend in the continuity of 2024
In comparison, the Tunisian customs had recorded a record amount of 513 million dinars of goods seized Of the first eleven months of 2024, according to his official balance sheets. The figure of 115.7 million dinars for the first half of 2025 confirms a Continuation of the high pace of anti-counterband operationswith a similar monthly value. This sustained level of seizures reflects both the persistence of organized networks and the intensification of customs controls throughout the territory.
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