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6 Nov 2026

Commission

Enforcement

OLAF helps dismantle two counterfeit tobacco networks in Spain

In June 2026, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) supported an operation against two Spain-based organisations, coordinating agencies with Europol and providing intelligence. Authorities arrested 50 people in 23 searches across Spain and seized more than 20 million cigarettes and 38.4 tonnes of tobacco, with a preliminary estimated value of more than €10 million. Investigations remain ongoing.

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Importance

Noteworthy

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Regulatory

Why it matters

The cross-border operation dismantled two illicit tobacco networks, resulting in 50 arrests and tobacco seizures valued at more than €10 million.

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CommissionOLAF

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Compliance teams