Categories of Illicit Trade and Smuggling -
Share of 2021 Global Reported Seizures
Customs officials are tasked with stopping both types of illegal activity.
To do so effectively, they need the right technological tools to deal
with the growing challenge.
Counterfeit Goods
Clothing, medical goods,
electrical appliances
Illegal Drugs
Drugs & controlled
substances
Revenue
Alcoholic beverages
& tobacco
Currency
Currency, precious metals,
jewels
Security
Firearms, explosives,
weapons
Environment
Endangered wildlife,
timber, hazardous
chemicals, minerals
Cultural Heritage
Looted cultural
objects
Data
N/A
45%
33%
13%
4%
3%
Source: WCO Illicit Trade Report 2021
2%
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