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KPMG report finds European illicit cigarette market continues to grow despite overall decline in consumption

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As adult smokers in France turn to counterfeits, we must focus on raising consumer awareness
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Pandemic caused surge in counterfeiting crime in the EU, EUIPO-Europol report confirms
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Protecting consumers: How do you avoid fakes online?

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Women could be the key to fighting all forms of extremism in Africa

Africa has always been a difficult continent to secure from illicit actors. Areas are vast, hard to protect, and many borders are porous.

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PMI IMPACT - How we can help stop illegal trade around the globe

In 2016, PMI IMPACT was created with the explicit aim of finding and funding sustainable solutions to combat illegal trade.

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Why businesses need to be involved in the fight against human trafficking

Human trafficking is devastating societies around the world. Estimates stipulate that between 20 and over 40 million victims are trapped in modern-day slavery.

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29 raids in five countries close down illegal cigarette factories across Europe

Law enforcement authorities in seven countries have arrested 18 people suspected of money laundering and taking part in illegal tobacco trade.

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X-ray technology is key to combatting Europe’s illicit trade problem

To find out more about the new wave of anti-illicit trade technology, STOP: ILLEGAL spoke to Vytautas Vitkauskas, CEO and founder of technology company INTA.