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6 Nov 2026
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OLAF helps stop illegal hazardous waste shipment from Albania to Thailand
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) reported on 13 February 2026 that cooperation with Albanian authorities led to the interception and return of hazardous steelmaking waste falsely declared as iron oxide. The investigation also supported national proceedings resulting in 33 arrest warrants, including for customs agents and National Environment Agency employees.
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Regulatory
Why it matters
The cross-border investigation stopped an illegal hazardous waste shipment and supported national proceedings resulting in 33 arrest warrants.
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CommissionOLAF
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Importers and exportersCompliance teams
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EnvironmentCustoms unionAlbaniaThailand
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Water and waste
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