Comerțul ilegal cu țigări este în plină expansiune în statele UE. Curtea de Conturi Europeană și-a trimis reprezentanții în România

Illegal cigarette trade is expanding in the EU, with nearly 10% of cigarettes produced or smuggled illegally, leading to a loss of €13 billion in tax revenue annually. Romania relies on technology for daily controls but needs advanced equipment and better data management. The European Court of Auditors notes a shift from smuggling to illicit production, with organized crime groups moving operations within the EU to shorten supply chains. Illegal production sites have been detected in nearly every EU member state, highlighting the need for effective action from the Commission and member states.