2023: Millau Customs Seize a Ton of Cannabis
Throughout the current year, the Millau customs brigade, located within the Aveyron department, has captured a significant quantity of narcotics: over a ton of cannabis has been confiscated. Concurrently, custom officers have also intercepted more than 483,000 euros in cash. These commendable outcomes were disclosed by the Toulouse regional customs directorate, following three major busts that took place in late November and early December 2023, as reported by Actu Occitanie.
Commendable Performance of Customs Forces in Millau
Recent operations by the customs authorities enabled the seizure of nearly fifty kilograms of cannabis herb, ingeniously concealed within vehicles originating from various European countries. These actions also led to the uncovering of 16,500 euros in cash. The busts occurred in varying circumstances: the first within a furniture transport truck, the second aboard an empty van, and the last amidst a cargo of surgical masks.
Toulouse's regional customs directorate spotlights these achievements as undeniable proof of the Millau agents' expertise and flair. The results reflect their dedicated commitment to combating drug trafficking and financial offenses.
The proficiency of the customs forces was particularly showcased in November and December when intensified efforts culminated in these strategic seizures of close to 50 kg of cannabis herb. This emphasizes the crucial contribution of the Millau units within Occitanie, in the Midi-Pyrénées region, to thwarting the illegal drug trade and securing France's economic boundaries.
This news comes at a time when French customs are increasingly vigilant and effective in their fight against transnational crime, underscoring the importance of their role in protecting the territory.
The record seizure of these drugs by the Millau customs officers is a significant blow to drug networks and also a distinctive sign of the evolving control methods and savvy of the customs teams in the region.
The massive confiscation in Millau marks a milestone: a ton of cannabis intercepted by customs in Aveyron, reinforcing the anti-drug fight in Occitanie.
