Greek tax authorities seized 8.2 tons of illegal Freon refrigerant imported from Turkey, imposing a 2.9 million-euro fine, officials announced Friday.
During a customs inspection at Thessaloniki’s import-export office, officials discovered fraudulent import documents and the absence of the required fluorinated gas import quota.
The shipment was confiscated, and €9,000 in customs and tax charges were levied. A smuggling case file has been opened. Freon imports are strictly controlled under EU law due to environmental concerns.