16 Sept 2026 | 08:43

Stop smuggling: Belarusian customs officials intercepted the import of about 9 tons of drugs in the last five years.

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These figures were announced at the press conference “Economic Shield of the Country: Reliable Protection and New Frontiers of the Customs Service,” dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Belarusian customs service.

  • 9 tonnes of drugs and psychotropics were intercepted and removed from circulation over the past five years.
  • Historical record: In 2025, the largest international shipment in the country’s history was eliminated — the import of 1.3 tonnes of prohibited substances was intercepted.
  • Explosives stopped: In the same year, 2025, an attempt to import 580 kg of the most powerful explosive TENS was foiled.
  • Hard barrier: At the border, grey imports, counterfeit goods, as well as illegal imports of drones (UAVs) and cars are actively intercepted.
Source: polese.by

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