Access to innovation landscape

Stopping illicit trade requires access to innovations to help drive more equitable outcomes

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As adult smokers in France turn to counterfeits, we must focus on raising consumer awareness
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Research and reports 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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News and events 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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Interviews and bylines 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.

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News and events Humanizing globalization - Protecting consumers from illicit trade

Alvise Giustiniani, Philip Morris International’s vice president of illicit trade prevention, spoke about illicit trade’s pervasive consequences on society.

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Videos Anti-illicit leaders gather in Greece to combat global black market

Governments and anti-crime agencies are increasingly turning their attention to the black markets that are funding international criminals.

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News and events Greek law enforcement raid factory primed to produce 600 million illegal cigarettes

Law enforcement authorities in Greece say a recent raid in the country has dealt another major blow against organized crime.