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2013-05-23

New investigative procedures make OLAF more efficient

The thirteenth European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) Report, published today, presents OLAF's activities in 2012.

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2012-07-03

OLAF investigations resulted in €691 million recovered to EU budget and 511 years' of prison sentences

The Annual Report of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), published today, summarises OLAF's achievements in 2011. OLAF handled 463 cases in 2011. The results of OLAF's investigations led to the recovery of €691 million and a cumulative 511 years of prison sentences being issued by Member State courts.

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2012-06-21

Punishable offence to fail to declare the importation of weapons

There has always existed a requirement for declaring the importation of weapons to Swedish Customs when passing the border. As from 1 July 2012 there will be a tightening of weapons legislation and it will now be a punishable offence failing to submit a declaration. The changes are one stage in the government´s work for preventing the criminal use of firearms and to prevent unsuitable persons gaining access to weapons.

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2012-03-27

EDI Systems approved by Swedish Customs

A page has been added to show EDI systems approved by Swedish Customs.
Technical and functional tests have been done by the systems developers to get the EDI systems approved.

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2012-03-27

Guidelines for electronic Customs transactions

A new page have been added to help you choose the type of information you need regarding electronic processing of Customs transactions. Your choice depends upon what you want to do and what actor(s) you function as in the supply chain.

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2012-03-15

Changed regulations when travelling with animals

Note that changes in the regulations concerning travel with dogs and cats take effect as from January 1st 2012.

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2011-06-07

Import simpler with the Normal Procedure

One way for your company to make import declarations is to use the normal procedure. This means that you have all the information relating to your consignment at the time of importation so that you can submit a fully completed declaration. By doing that your declaration follows the normal procedure.

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