As part of the ongoing operational action “TEX,” conducted by officers of the Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ITA BiH) within the jurisdiction of the Tuzla Regional Center, 2,502 pairs of trousers – lacking the legally required documentation – were temporarily seized. The value of these items is estimated at approximately 140,800 BAM.
Authorized officers from the Anti-Smuggling Group, part of the Enforcement Department of the Tuzla Regional Center, acted on operational intelligence regarding business irregularities at two legal entities. They conducted an inspection of the goods’ origin and the transactions involving them. During this process, they discovered a large quantity of foreign-origin goods for which the legally mandated documentation was missing, the ITA BiH reported.
According to the statement, the seized items consist of 2,502 pairs of trousers bearing the names of well-known global brands, which were intended for resale. The goods have been temporarily seized, with an estimated value of approximately 140,800.00 KM.
Legal measures and actions have been taken against the perpetrators responsible for these identified violations.
The Indirect Taxation Authority of BiH encourages all citizens to report any form of illegal trade, tax evasion, or customs fraud via the ITA’s open hotline at 080 02 06 07. All calls are free of charge and completely anonymous, the statement added.
