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Information on illegal trade reported by the parties
This page presents the cases of illegal trade in substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol.
This information is submitted by parties in accordance with decision XIV/7, para.7 which invited parties to report to the Ozone Secretariat fully proved cases of illegal trade in ozone-depleting substances in order to facilitate an exchange of information. The decision also requests the Secretariat to collect any information on illegal trade received from the parties and to disseminate it to all parties. This information is reflected in the table below.
Decision XXXI/3 para. 5 (d) further encouraged parties to take action to identify and prevent illegal production, import, export and consumption of controlled substances and to report to the Ozone Secretariat on the cause of significant cases and actions taken to address them, to facilitate an exchange of information. The reports submitted by parties in relation to this decision are listed below:
- China, submitted in 2022
- United States, submitted in 2024
- United Kingdom, submitted in 2024
All pure substances are indicated by their chemical type such as CFC, HCFC or HFC and blends/mixtures by their designation using 'R' prefix.
| Party | Submission Id | Ordering Id | Submission Year | Seizure date | Substances traded | Volume | Importing/ |
Illegal trade details | Action taken | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 38 | 0 | 2020 | 1st quarter of 2017 | HCFC-22 | 5130 kg of used HCFC-22. From 2014 to 2017, shipped to Panama. No refrigerant was seized in Panama yet | The arrested people were all based in Spain | Operation Malvarma against illegal export of recovered refrigerants The Environmental Protection Service (SEPRONA) of the Spanish Guardia Civil in coordination with the Public Prosecutor on the Environment from the Prosecutor General's Office have conducted the following operations against illegal trade of ozone-depleting substances: By sea from Sagunto (Valencia) in Spain to the industrial estate El Sitio de Juan Diaz in Panama. By road from Sagunto (Valencia) to Valles (Tarragona) in Spain and then exported to France. In 2016, an organized criminal group (OCG) under the company name of FRIOGAS shipped 5130 kg of used HCFC-22 from Spain to Panama. The shipment took place by sea transport and was arranged by a Spanish waste management company based in Sagunto (Valencia), Spain. The import company was in the industrial estate El Sitio de Juan Diaz in Panama. The investigation resulted in the dismantling of the organized criminal group and the arrest of nine persons who were presented for illegal trafficking of HCFC-22. The export disobeyed European Union Regulation (EC) 1005/2009 on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, which imposes an export license for used ozone-depleting substances by European Commission. A court case was initiated and is still ongoing. A copy of the accusation document is available. The investigation also revealed offences within the Spanish waste management company in terms of lack of proper waste treatment in 9753 kg of used HCFC-22. In normal conditions of compliance with the law, the recovered gas was sent from the Spanish waste management company in Sagunto (Valencia) to another company in Valles (Tarragona), and then transported to France to the destruction in a waste elimination plant. But the investigation detected deviation from this legal procedure with the finding of illegal exports from Valencia to Panama It is regenerated HCFC-22 but according to the lack of proper equipment in the installation, it could not be of high quality. Therefore, not all the gas was sent to France to destruction, but there was an important quantity of gas that was illegally exported to Panama to the economic benefit of the Spanish company offended. | Rule Judgment has to be seen, court case was initiated and is still ongoing The European Commission and the Montreal Protocol Focal Points in Spain and in Panama were informed but were not involved in the investigations. A copy of the accusation document is available, in Spanish, and we send some photo of the case, but mind that due to the exports had already taken place at the time of the investigation, there are no photos of R22 bottles seized. | |
| Spain | 61 | 1 | 2023 | 10 Sep, 2021 | HFCs | 1,600kg | from Lithuania to Spain | Criminal group composed of Lithuanian citizens had been illegally distributing HFCs in Spain. The F-gas was being illegally introduced (without a quota) through Lithuania and sent by road to Spain. | Criminal procedure. Six people were arrested | https://anti-fraud.ec.europa.eu/media-corner/news/olaf-helps-dismantle-criminal-network-involved-illicit-trade-refrigerant-gases-2022-06-30_en |
| Spain | 38 | 1 | 2020 | Seizure on 15 Feb, 2017 and inspection on 21 Feb, 2019 | R-409A | 1 unlabelled cylinder of 6 kg of an unknown refrigerant and 1 cylinder of 198 kg of R-409A (HCFC blend). Serial numbers 488584 and 360878 | Spain internal | Operation Cheiro against use of prohibited refrigerants in livestock farms Seizure location: Zamora region in Spain More than 180 inspections of refrigeration systems, milk tanks and compressors in livestock farms in the Zamora region showed that many of the old systems used prohibited ozone-depleting refrigerants, had false labels and were not registered in the Industry Registry. A Spanish contractor (service company) charged the farmers as if they had replaced the refrigerants, without having done it. The contractor certified that the installations were retrofitted to alternative refrigerants while they continued using prohibited refrigerants. The inspections identified several milk tanks and compressors containing CFC-12 or HCFC-22 refrigerants while the labelling showed HFC-424A. Some of the refrigerated tanks with HCFC-22 were for sale. | Three individuals were arrested and condemned for fraud. A court case was initiated and is conducted by the Court of Instruction No. 3 of Zamora and the Prosecutor's Office of Zamora, among others for a crime of Article 348.1 of the Penal Code. This includes crimes against collective security for commercialization of gases that deplete the ozone layer. Photos of the seized refrigerant cylinders are available. | The seizure of the unlabelled container with a type of gas inside with a weight of six (6) kilograms took place on February 15, 2017 in the warehouse of the company COGABE C.B. The content of the bottle sealed by GUARDIA CIVIL - SEPRONA has not been analysed so far. A new inspection was carried out in those facilities on February 21, 2019, verifying that the seized bottle is still there |
| Spain | 38 | 2 | 2020 | Sep 2016 | CFC-11 and CFC-12 | 600 electronic items including 203 refrigerators | Spain internal | Operation against illegal handling of electronic and toxic waste Investigation: Soria region in Spain, two owners of a recycling company in Soria, Spain, which handled without authorization electronic and toxic waste including hundreds of end-of-life refrigerators, and which illegally released ozone-depleting and global warming refrigerants into the atmospheres. The illegal activity has been taking place since July 2013. As a result of the investigation, 600 electronic items including 203 refrigerators were confiscated at the specialized Public Prosecutor´s demand. The investigation also showed that more than 40 kg of mercury compounds were illegally dumped into the soil, and that chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) refrigerants R11 and R12 were illegally released into the atmosphere. Other toxic substances such as lead, cadmium, zinc were also found at the premises of the enterprise. In January 2015, the representative of the Public Prosecutor´s Office for the Protection of the Environment in Soria discovered significant amounts of electronic waste, along with other toxic substances, at the premises of the recycling company near Soria. The Environmental Unit of the Civil Guards, also known as SEPRONA, found out that the company was authorized to recycle non-dangerous waste, but not any electronic or toxic waste. The technical unit of the Public Prosecutor´s Office provided the necessary scientific support in the investigation. | The recycling company was pledged guilty for all the prohibited substances illegal management and responsible convicted to two years imprisonment, three years interdiction of working in the recycling business and a daily fine to be paid during the period of 8 months. | |
| Spain | 61 | 2 | 2023 | 7 Jul, 2022 | HFCs | 110,000 Kg | to Spain | Criminal organization dedicated to illegally introducing and distributing F-gases in Spain used the modus operandi of declaring exports from Spanish custom´s warehouses to third countries, but the F-gas would actually remain in Spain. | Criminal procedure. Thirty people were arrested (6 were sent to prison) | https://anti-fraud.ec.europa.eu/media-corner/news/olaf-helps-dismantle-criminal-network-involved-illicit-trade-refrigerant-gases-2022-06-30_en |
| Spain | 61 | 3 | 2023 | 29 Jul, 2022 | HFCs | 7,924kg | to Estonia and Spain | Criminal organization composed of 4 people dedicated to illegally distributing F-gases in Spain were illegally introducing HFCs mainly through Spanish ports. | Criminal procedure. Four people were arrested | https://anti-fraud.ec.europa.eu/media-corner/news/olaf-helps-dismantle-criminal-network-involved-illicit-trade-refrigerant-gases-2022-06-30_en |
| Spain | 38 | 3 | 2020 | 2011 | CFC-11; CFC-12 | 54.537,262 kg estimated emisions de CFCs | Spain internal | Operation against illegal handling of electronic and toxic waste Aragon region in Spain, two owners of two recycling companies, which managed deliberately wrong electronic and electric waste including thosends of end-of-life fridges 2007-2010, and which illegally released ozone-depleting and global warming refrigerants into the atmospheres. The illegal activity has been taking place since July 2007. | Two responsible people of the recycling companies were pledged guilty for all the prohibited substances illegal management and first responsible convicted to two years imprisonment, three years interdiction of working in the recycling business and a daily fine to be paid during the period of 12 months. Second responsible convicted to 1 year imprisonment, 1 year interdiction of working in the recycling business and a daily fine to be paid during the period of 8 months. | |
| Spain | 61 | 4 | 2023 | 13 Sep, 2021 | HFCs | 4,969kg | to Portugal | Criminal organization dedicated to illegally introducing and distributing F-gases in Spain was illegally introducing HFCs (without a quota) through Portugal. | Criminal procedure. Seven people arrested | https://anti-fraud.ec.europa.eu/media-corner/news/olaf-helps-dismantle-criminal-network-involved-illicit-trade-refrigerant-gases-2022-06-30_en |
| Spain | 38 | 4 | 2020 | 2017-2018 | HFC-134a | 1620 kg in estimated emisions | Spain internal | Operation against greenhouse gas emissions (Operation KIGALI) Inspections of recycling plants for end-of-life vehicles showed that two of them did not recover the HFC-134a refrigerant contained in the air-conditioning systems. The release of fluorinated gases in the atmosphere when is banned as per European Union’s F-gas Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases. The investigation detected irregularities in the recycling operations and illegal emissions of 1620 kg of HFC-134a.. | ||
| Spain | 38 | 5 | 2020 | 2016-2019 | HFC-134a and CFC-12 | 76 MM tn CO2 | Spain internal | Operation against greenhouse gas emissions Inspections of recycling plants for end-of-life vehicles in car waste management companies in 3 regions, with HFC-134a and possible R12 from refrigerants contained in the air-conditioning systems. The release of fluorinated gases in the atmosphere when is banned as per European Union’s F-gas Regulation (EU) No 517/2014, on Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases, Directive of End of Life Vehicles and Regulation 1005/2009 on ODS. The investigation detected irregularities in the recycling operations | 86 people arrested 30 companies involved https://www.europol.europa.eu/newsroom/news/68-arrested-in-spain-for-pumping-out-76-million-kilos-of-co2 | |
| Spain | 2 | 113 | 2017 | 2016 | HCFC-22 | During 2016 law enforcement agents carried out a total of 265 inspections of businesses using ODS. As a result 103 infringements and 2 crimes were detected. | ||||
| Spain | 2 | 114 | 2017 | 2014-2015 | R-422 and HCFC-22 | Waste ODSs were transported by road using courier companies, in unauthorized vehicles that were different from those identified in the original application for shipment authorization. | The cases were sent to the local authorities. | |||
| Spain | 2 | 115 | 2017 | 2013-2016 | HCFC-22 | 37 tonnes | Illegal Trade of HCFC-22 | The investigation carried out by local authorities concluded that virgin HCFC-22 was traded illegally thus breaching the ODS licensing system. 17 people were arrested and 37 tonnes of R22 seized. | ||
| Spain | 2 | 116 | 2017 | 2015 | R-407 and HCFC-22 | Spain, France and Portugal | The Spanish Civil Guard participated in the operation to inspect and search for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and possible illegal CFCs purported to be exported outside the European Union. | 24 people arrested, 11 of them charged. 348 fridges were seized along with 154 washing machines, 7332 kg of metal and WEEE, 8 cylinders of HCFC-22 and R-407. | ||
| Spain | 2 | 117 | 2017 | 2015 | HCFC-22 | Customs authorities undertook 15 inspections in all the big establishments that already had equipment running with HCFC-22. | 17 arrests were carried out for different infringements of the regulatory management of the refrigeration equipment. | |||
| Spain | 2 | 118 | 2017 | 2015 | HCFC-22 | Spain and Morocco | Collection of Wast Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) freezer operation in different provinces of Spain - Madrid, Toledo, Ciudad Real and Melilla by regional, local and state environmental authorities. This involved the collection of used freezers which were diverted and traded in the second hand market in Spain and Morocco instead of being sent to waste treatment plants. The WEEE was dismantled and set with parts of other WEEE to be placed in the market. | 464 WEEE (mainly freezers) were seized and 24 people were arrested. | ||
| Spain | 2 | 119 | 2017 | 2010-2011 | CFC-12 and CFC-11 | 71Tonnes | Shredding of fridges and other household appliances without ODS recovery. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) was collected from the legal waste collection sites. Fridges were sent to scrapyards instead of waste treatment plants. Valuable pieces were extracted and the rest ended in shredding facilities without any ODS decontamination. | 1300 fridges and 1000 compressors seized. Around 71 tonnes of ODS, amounting to 500.000 Tonnes of CO2 equivalents from 400fridges were managed irregularly, with an estimated 10 million euros in profit. As a result 59 people were arrested, prosecuted and sentenced by the Supreme Court. | ||
| Spain | 2 | 120 | 2017 | 2013 | CFC-12 and CFC-11 | Collection of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in the form of used fridges from a band of illegal traders operating in different provinces of Spain - Valencia, Alicante, Murcia y Málaga that were involved in diverting them to the second hand market in Spain and Morocco instead of sending the equipment to waste treatment plants. The WEEE were dismantled without any recovery of the ODS gas and the corresponding ODS emissions. | 1739 fridges were seized during the operation and 178 people arrested. | |||
| Spain | 9 | 176 | 2007/2008 | 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2005 | HCFC-22 | Unknown | One case of illegal import of equipment with HCFC-22 foam. | Unknown | ||
| Poland | 40 | 0 | 2020 | 2019 | 6 seizures of 7 HFC-134a cylinders | 419 kg | Shipments mainly from Ukraine but also from Belarus and Russia to Poland (and possibly to other European Union countries) | Smuggling of other type of cylinders without customs declaration | Seizure, re-export of the HFCs | |
| Poland | 40 | 0 | 2020 | 2019 | 66 seizures of 97 HFC-134a cylinders, 24 seizures of 49 R-404A cylinders, 1 seizure of 1 cylinder of R-507A , 4 seizures of 8 R-410A cylinders, 4 seizures of 5 R-407C cylinders, 4 seizures of 10 HFC-32 cylinder | 1,380 kg of HFC-134a; 515.6 kg of R-404A; 11.3 kg of R-507A; 92.7 kg of R-410A, 56.2 kg of R-407C; 100 kg of HFC-32 | Shipments mainly from Ukraine but also from Belarus and Russia to Poland (and possibly to other European Union countries) | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders without customs declaration | Seizure, re-export of the HFCs | |
| Poland | 40 | 0 | 2020 | 08 Mar, 2019 | Seizure of 2,122 cylinders of R-407C, R-404A, R-410A, HFC-134a, R-507A | 24,459 kg of HFCs and blends, including 2,230 kg of R-407C; 6,285 kg of R-404A; 2,130 kg of R-410A; 9,904 kg of HFC-134a, 3,910 kg of R-507A | Shipment from China to Poland | Imports outside the quota system but with customs declaration, including 1,150 non-refillable cylinders (banned in the EU) | Seizure | Case pending court’s decision |
| Poland | 39 | 0 | 2020 | 2018 | 326 seizures of 496 HFC-134a cylinders, 50 seizures of 103 R-404A cylinders, 14 seizures of 20 R-507A cylinders, 10 seizures of 14 R-410A cylinders, 2 seizures of 3 R-407C cylinders, 1 seizure of 1 HFC-125 cylinder | 8,136 kg of HFC-134a, 1,238 kg of R-404A, 224 kg of R-507A, 163 kg of R-410A, 32 kg of R-407C, 10 kg of HFC-125 | Shipments mainly from Ukraine but also from Belarus and Russia to Poland (and possibly to other European Union countries) | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders without customs declaration | Seizure, re-export of the HFCs, (except for 27.2 kg of HFC-134a that were destroyed) | |
| Poland | 40 | 0 | 2020 | 08 Jul, 2019 | Seizure of 2 cylinders of HFC-23 | 30kg | Shipment from Republic of Korea to Poland | Imports outside the quota system but with customs declaration | Seizure, re-export | |
| Poland | 40 | 0 | 2020 | 2019 | 9 seizures of 2,135 HFC-134a cylinders, 4 seizures of 56 HFC-143a cylinders, 1 seizure of 1,034 cylinders of R-410A, 4 seizures of 1,213 pieces of HFC-32 based equipment , 2 seizures of 30 pieces of R-410A based equipment | 25,350 kg of HFC-134a; 448 kg of HFC-143a; 10,340 of R-410A; 896 kg of HFC-32, 57.3 kg of R-410A | Shipment from China to Poland | Imports without compliant labelling | Seizure Released for free circulation following labelling of the cylinders and equipment as required by the EU F-gas legislation | |
| Poland | 40 | 0 | 2020 | 19 Aug, 2019 | Seizure of 1,202 cylinders of R-404A, HFC-134a | 13,808 kg of HFCs, including 2,744 kg of R-404A; 11,064 kg of HFC-134a | Shipment from China to Poland | Imports outside the quota system but with customs declaration | Seizure, re-export | |
| Poland | 39 | 1 | 2020 | 2018 | 9 seizures of 9 HFC-134a cylinders, 2 seizures of 3 R-404A cylinders | 755 kg of HFC-134a, and 118 kg of R-404A | Shipments mainly from Ukraine but also from Belarus and Russia to Poland (and possibly to other European Union countries) | Smuggling of other type of cylinders without customs declaration | Seizure, re-export of the HFCs | |
| Poland | 49 | 1 | 2021 | 05 Jan, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 16 kg | From Ukraine | Smuggling | Re-export | a fine imposed |
| Poland | 42 | 1 | 2020 | 2019 | HCFC-22 | 3 seizures of 4 cylinders of HCFC-22, total 54,4 kg | Shipments from Ukraine to Poland (and possibly to other European Union countries) | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders without customs declaration | Seizure and re-export | |
| Poland | 74 | 1 | 2023 | 14 January, 2022 | R-452A | 85.8 kg | From Turkey to Poland | Violation of regulations 517/2014, false labelling, no quota | Due to the lack of a quota and the lack of required information on the label, it was not allowed for free circulation and was seizured. | |
| Poland | 39 | 2 | 2020 | 2018 | 5 seizures of 2,400 HFC-134a cylinders; 1 seizure of 1,400 R-410A cylinders | 28,800 kg of HFC-134a, and 16,800 kg of R-410A | Shipments from China to Poland | Imports without compliant labelling | Seizure | The HFCs were released for free circulation following labelling of the cylinders as required by the EU F-gas legislation |
| Poland | 74 | 2 | 2023 | 21 February, 2022 | R-404A | 10.9 kg | From Ukraine to Poland | Smuggling, goods not declared for customs clearance, non-refillable cylinders. | goods detained at the border as smuggling - not allowed for free circulation in the EU territory, only withdrawn from the border to the exporting country, in accordance with the provisions of the Polish Act on ODS and f-gases. Criminal and fiscal proceedings are initiated against the person. As a result of the proceedings, a fine for smuggling is imposed. | |
| Poland | 42 | 2 | 2020 | 2019 | HCFC-22 | 1 seizure of 1 cylinder of HCFC-22 x 13,6 kg | Shipment from Ukraine to Poland (and possibly to other European Union countries) | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinder without customs declaration | Seizure | |
| Poland | 49 | 2 | 2021 | 28 Feb, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 27.2 kg | From Ukraine | Smuggling | Seizure | a court case, the court ruled forfeiture of the HCFCs to the State, the HCFCs to be destroyed |
| Poland | 39 | 3 | 2020 | 2018 | Five seizures: HFC-407C, HFC-404A, HFC-410A, HFC-134a | 22,620 kg of HFC-407C, 23,760 kg of HFC-404A, 3,600 kg of HFC-410A, 1,200 kg of HFC-134a | Shipments from China to Poland | Imports outside the quota system but with customs declaration | Seizure, decisions ordering re-export | The HFC-410A and HFC-134a were released for free circulation by an importer that had quota. Four decisions ordering re-export were appealed against and they are pending court’s decision |
| Poland | 49 | 3 | 2021 | 28 Feb, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 27.2 kg | From Ukraine | Smuggling | Seizure | a court case, the court ruled forfeiture of the HCFCs to the State, the HCFCs to be destroyed |
| Poland | 74 | 3 | 2023 | 23 February, 2022 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg | From Ukraine to Poland | Smuggling, goods not declared for customs clearance, non-refillable cylinders. | goods detained at the border as smuggling - not allowed for free circulation in the EU territory, only withdrawn from the border to the exporting country, in accordance with the provisions of the Polish Act on ODS and f-gases. Criminal and fiscal proceedings are initiated against the person. As a result of the proceedings, a fine for smuggling is imposed. | |
| Poland | 49 | 4 | 2021 | 04 March, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 13.6 kg | From Ukraine | Smuggling | Seizure | a court case, the court ruled forfeiture of the HCFCs to the State, the HCFCs to be destroyed |
| Poland | 74 | 4 | 2023 | 5 July, 2022 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg | From Ukraine to Poland | Smuggling, goods not declared for customs clearance, non-refillable cylinders. | goods detained at the border as smuggling - not allowed for free circulation in the EU territory, only withdrawn from the border to the exporting country, in accordance with the provisions of the Polish Act on ODS and f-gases. Criminal and fiscal proceedings are initiated against the person. As a result of the proceedings, a fine for smuggling is imposed. | |
| Poland | 74 | 5 | 2023 | 3 August, 2022 | HFC-134a | 5.4 kg | From Ukraine to Poland | Smuggling, goods not declared for customs clearance, non-refillable cylinders. | goods detained at the border as smuggling - not allowed for free circulation in the EU territory, only withdrawn from the border to the exporting country, in accordance with the provisions of the Polish Act on ODS and f-gases. Criminal and fiscal proceedings are initiated against the person. As a result of the proceedings, a fine for smuggling is imposed. | |
| Poland | 49 | 5 | 2021 | 04 March, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) | From Ukraine | Smuggling | Seizure | a court case, the court ruled forfeiture of the HCFCs to the State, the HCFCs to be destroyed |
| Poland | 49 | 6 | 2021 | 04 March, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 4 kg (4 cylinders 1000 g each) | From Ukraine | Smuggling | Seizure | a court case, the court ruled forfeiture of the HCFCs to the State, the HCFCs to be destroyed |
| Poland | 74 | 6 | 2023 | 24 August, 2022 | R-410A | 3.7 kg | From China to Poland | Violation of regulations 517/2014, false labelling. | Corrective procedures: calling the entity to remove the deficiencies - to complete the data on the label. | |
| Poland | 74 | 7 | 2023 | 23 September, 2022 | HFC-23, HCFC-22, R-507A, HFC-134a | 19,349 kg | From China to Poland | Violation of regulations 517/2014, non-refillable cylinders, no quota, lack of documentation. | The goods were detected and detained in a warehouse inland. No customs or trade documentation was found and those responsible were not identified. | |
| Poland | 49 | 7 | 2021 | 2020 | R-404A | 109 kg (11 seizures of 11 cylinders) | Shipments mainly from Ukraine but also from Belarus and Russia to Poland | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders without customs declaration | Seizure, re-export of the HFCs, in one case HFCs (239 kg of HFC-134a) seized for a penal case | |
| Poland | 74 | 8 | 2023 | 13 October, 2022 | HFC-32 | 82 kg | From China to Poland | Violation of regulations 517/2014, false labelling. | Corrective procedures: calling the entity to remove the deficiencies - to complete the data on the label. | |
| Poland | 49 | 8 | 2021 | 2020 | R-410A | 33.9 kg (1 seizure of 3 cylinders) | Shipments mainly from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia to Poland | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders without customs declaration | Seizure, re-export of the HFCs, in one case HFCs (239 kg of HFC-134a) seized for a penal case | |
| Poland | 74 | 9 | 2023 | 18 October, 2022 | R-410A | 11.4 kg | From China to Poland | Violation of regulations 517/2014, false labelling. | Corrective procedures: calling the entity to remove the deficiencies - to complete the data on the label. | |
| Poland | 49 | 9 | 2021 | 2021 | R-507A | 11.3 kg (1 seizure of 1 cylinder) | Shipments mainly from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia to Poland | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders without customs declaration | Seizure, re-export of the HFCs, in one case HFCs (239 kg of HFC-134a) seized for a penal case | |
| Poland | 49 | 10 | 2021 | 2020 | HFC-134a | 366.9 kg (12 seizures of 23 cylinders) | Shipments mainly from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia to Poland | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders without customs declaration | Seizure, re-export of the HFCs, in one case HFCs (239 kg of HFC-134a) seized for a penal case | |
| Poland | 74 | 10 | 2023 | 12 December, 2022 | HFC-32 | 41.2 kg | From China to Poland | Violation of regulations 517/2014, false labelling. | Corrective procedure: calling the entity to remove the deficiencies - to complete the data on the label. | |
| Poland | 49 | 12 | 2021 | 2020 | HFC-23 | 37 kg (2 seizures of 4 cylinders) | Shipments mainly from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia to Poland | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders without customs declaration | Seizure, re-export of the HFCs, in one case HFCs (239 kg of HFC-134a) seized for a penal case | |
| Poland | 49 | 13 | 2021 | 2020 | R-407C | 5,726 kg (3 seizures of 491 cylinders) | From China to Poland | Import without compliant labelling | Seizure | The HFCs were released for free circulation following labelling of the cylinders and equipment as required by the EU F-gas legislation |
| Poland | 49 | 13 | 2021 | 2020 | R-410A | 1,123 kg (3 seizures of 26 items of equipment and 104 cylinders) | From China to Poland | Import without compliant labelling | Seizure | The HFCs were released for free circulation following labelling of the cylinders and equipment as required by the EU F-gas legislation |
| Poland | 49 | 14 | 2021 | 2020 | HFC-134a | 10,446 kg (6 seizures of 16 pieces of equipment and 606 cylinders) | From China to Poland | Import without compliant labelling | Seizure | The HFCs were released for free circulation following labelling of the cylinders and equipment as required by the EU F-gas legislation |
| Poland | 49 | 15 | 2021 | 2020 | HFC-32 | 4,249 kg (11 seizures of 4,990 items of equipment) | From China to Poland | Import without compliant labelling | Seizure | The HFCs were released for free circulation following labelling of the cylinders and equipment as required by the EU F-gas legislation |
| Poland | 49 | 16 | 2021 | 2020 | HFC-227ea | 1,660 kg (1 seizure of 1 cylinder) | From China to Poland | Import without compliant labelling | Seizure | The HFCs were released for free circulation following labelling of the cylinders and equipment as required by the EU F-gas legislation |
| Poland | 14 | 49 | 2021 | 2020 | HFC-134a | 10,446 kg (6 seizures of 16 pieces of equipment and 606 cylinders) | From China to Poland | Import without compliant labelling | Seizure | The HFCs were released for free circulation following labelling of the cylinders and equipment as required by the EU F-gas legislation |
| Poland | 13 | 49 | 2021 | 2020 | R-410A | 1,123 kg (3 seizures of 26 items of equipment and 104 cylinders) | From China to Poland | Import without compliant labelling | Seizure | The HFCs were released for free circulation following labelling of the cylinders and equipment as required by the EU F-gas legislation |
| Poland | 8 | 157 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | HCFC-22 | 14 kg | A non-refillable gas cylinder was found on 11 May 2007 during customs control of a passenger car at the Polish-Ukrainian border. | The car was not allowed to enter the European Community. | ||
| Poland | 9 | 172 | 2007/2008 | 1 Jan to 31 Dec, 2005 | CFC-12 | 150 kg | Ukraine | One person attempted to import freon gas in his private car from Ukraine to Poland. The suspect was not allowed to enter EC territory. | Submitted to relevant authority for further processing. | |
| United States of America | 37 | 0 | 2019 | 2013 | HCFC-22 | 22.9 MT | China | A person was accused in 2017 of entering into an agreement with a Chinese company to purchase HCFC-22, which was packaged in cylinders bearing counterfeit trademarks. The 2013 contract listed the product as R-134a – but a second, secret agreement called for the company to actually sell HCFC-22. | The indictment charged the accused with conspiracy, one count of entry of goods by means of false statement, five counts of passing false and fraudulent papers through a customhouse, one count of smuggling and one count of violating the Clean Air Act by improperly selling HCFC-22 to an undercover agent. | In 2018 the accused pleaded guilty of charges of illegally importing ODS. He was ordered to pay a fine of $40,000 and sentenced to a term of two years’ probation, to include 6 months of home confinement. |
| United States of America | 79 | 1 | 2024 | 1 February, 2022 (date of denial) | R-424A (marketed as AC-77) | 45.4kg | From Canada to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 | The substance was voluntarily re-exported out of the United States by importer | |
| United States of America | 71 | 1 | 2023 | 27 April, 9 May, and 17 May, 2022 | R-404A, R-410A, R-407C | 3,379 kg of R-404A, 6,441 kg of R-410A, and 1,100 kg of R-407C | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs. 2. U.S. federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection) identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances. 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b). | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to HVAC Services (the importer), and further investigation is continuing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 2 | 2024 | 10 March, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 25,200kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The substance was voluntarily re-exported out of the United States by importer | |
| United States of America | 71 | 2 | 2023 | 26 April and 6 August, 2022 (the approximate date of imports, not the date of seizure) | R-410A and R-410A | 17,985 kg of R-404A and 13,221 kg of R-410A | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs. 2. U.S. federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection) identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances. 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Oldach Associates, LLC (the importer), and further investigation is continuing | |
| United States of America | 79 | 3 | 2024 | 10 March, 2022 (date of denial) | R-424A (marketed as AC-77) | 68kg | From Canada to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 71 | 3 | 2023 | 10 September, 2022 (the approximate date of imports, not the date of seizure) | HFC-245fa | 20,000 kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs. 2. U.S. federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection) identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances. 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Notice of Violation (NOV) to Open Mountain Energy, LLC (the importer), and further investigation is continuing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 4 | 2024 | 31 March, 2022 (date of denial) | R-404A and R-410A | 226kg combined | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The substance was voluntarily re-exported out of the United States by importer | |
| United States of America | 71 | 4 | 2023 | January 2022 (the approximate date of imports, not the date of seizure) | 81,617 MTCO2e worth of HFCs | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs. 2. U.S. federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection) identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances. 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) retired 81,617 MTCO2e of American Air Components’ (the importer) calendar year 2022 allowances and 40,808.5 MTCO2e of calendar year 2023 allowances (a 50% premium). | |||
| United States of America | 71 | 5 | 2023 | January 2022 (the approximate date of imports, not the date of seizure) | HFCs | 96,703.8 MTCO2e worth of HFCs | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs. 2. U.S. federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection) identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances. 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) retired 96,703.8 MTCO2e of Meraki Group‘s (the importer) calendar year 2022 allowances and 48,351.9 MTCO2e of Meraki Group’s calendar year 2023 allowances (a 50% premium). | ||
| United States of America | 79 | 5 | 2024 | 6 May, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 28,024kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 6 | 2024 | 6 May, 2022 (date of denial) | R-404A and R-410A | 34,700kg combined | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported, and the importer was also issued a Notice of Violation. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 7 | 2024 | 26 May, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-125 | 9,253kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 8 | 2024 | 26 May, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 6,780kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 9 | 2024 | 26 May, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A and R-407C | 3,853kg combined | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States and the importer was issued a Notice of Violation; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 10 | 2024 | 26 May, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A and R-404A | 3,665kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States and the importer was issued a Notice of Violation; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 11 | 2024 | 3 June, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A, R-404A and R-407C | 1,189kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 4. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 12 | 2024 | 14 June, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-134A, R-404A, R-410A, R-407C and R-417A | 14,382kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 13 | 2024 | 14 June, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 260kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was destroyed. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 14 | 2024 | 14 June, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 14,125kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 15 | 2024 | 22 June, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A, R-404A and R-407C | 339kg combined | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 16 | 2024 | 6 July, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-134a | 15,640kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 17 | 2024 | 6 July, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-134a and R-404A | 354kg combined | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs; 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances; 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 18 | 2024 | 13 July, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 3,390kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The substance was voluntarily re-exported out of the United States by importer | |
| United States of America | 79 | 19 | 2024 | 13 July, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 452kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The substance was voluntarily re-exported out of the United States by importer | |
| United States of America | 79 | 20 | 2024 | 18 July, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A, R-404A and HFC-134a | 19,120kg combined | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The substance was voluntarily re-exported out of the United States by importer | |
| United States of America | 79 | 21 | 2024 | 21 July, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-134a | 1,814kg | From Canada to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 22 | 2024 | 21 July, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-134a | 1,014kg | From Korea to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported and an Expedited Settlement Agreement/Consent Agreement was filed. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 23 | 2024 | 21 July, 2022 (date of denial) | R-404A | 225kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 24 | 2024 | 21 July, 2022 (date of denial) | R-404А | 98kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was destroyed. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 25 | 2024 | 1 August, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-125 | 340kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 26 | 2024 | 1 August, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 226kg | From Bahamas to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 27 | 2024 | 17 August, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 67.8kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The substance was voluntarily re-exported out of the United States by importer | |
| United States of America | 79 | 28 | 2024 | 9 September, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-134a | 354kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 29 | 2024 | 12 September, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 1,729kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 30 | 2024 | 20 September, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A and R-404A | 12,769kg combined | From Jamaica to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 31 | 2024 | 20 September, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A and R-404A | 12,769kg combined | From Jamaica to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 32 | 2024 | 20 September, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 227kg | From United Kingdom to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 33 | 2024 | 21 September, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 17,595kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 34 | 2024 | 29 September, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-245a | 20,000kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported, and the importer was issued a Notice of Violation, and a Consent Decree and Final Order has been filed. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 35 | 2024 | 14 October, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-134a | 15,640kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs; 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances; 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 36 | 2024 | 15 October, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-125 | 12,755kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 37 | 2024 | 27 October, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-134a, HFC-125 and HFC-32 | 554kg combined | From Netherlands to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 38 | 2024 | 27 October, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-23 | 186.4kg | From Canada to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 39 | 2024 | 17 November, 2022 (date of denial) | R-404А | 96kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was destroyed. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 40 | 2024 | 17 November, 2022 (date of denial) | HFC-134a, R-404A, R-407C, R-410A, R-448A and R-449A | 12,939kg combined | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 41 | 2024 | 17 November, 2022 (date of denial) | R-404А | 32.7kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was destroyed. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 42 | 2024 | 18 November, 2022 (date of denial) | R-410A | 1,695kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported and an Expedited Settlement Agreement/Consent Agreement has been filed. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 43 | 2024 | 30 November, 2022 (date of denial) | R-404А | 648kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The substance was voluntarily re-exported out of the United States by importer | |
| United States of America | 79 | 44 | 2024 | 13 December, 2022 (date of denial) | R-404А | 500kg | From Iceland to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 45 | 2024 | 1 February, 2023 (date of denial) | HFC-134a | 120kg | From Canada to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The substance was voluntarily re-exported out of the United States by importer | |
| United States of America | 79 | 46 | 2024 | 2 February, 2023 (date of denial) | R-410A | 750kg | From Panama to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 47 | 2024 | 13 February, 2023 (date of denial) | R-410A | 1,085kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 48 | 2024 | 22 March, 2023 (date of denial) | R-404А | 545kg | From Panama to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 49 | 2024 | 11 April, 2023 (date of denial) | R-410A | 45.2kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 50 | 2024 | 12 April, 2023 (date of denial) | HFC-125 | 25,300kg | From Malaysia to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 51 | 2024 | 16 May, 2023 (date of denial) | R-404А | 174.2kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 52 | 2024 | 25 May, 2023 (date of denial) | R-407C | 678kg | From the Republic of Korea to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 53 | 2024 | 25 May, 2023 (date of denial) | R-410A | 5,650kg | From Panama to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 54 | 2024 | 25 May, 2023 (date of denial) | R-404А, R-410A and R-407C | 17,020kg combined | From Unspecified to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 55 | 2024 | 9 July, 2023 (date of denial) | R-410A | 5,650kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 56 | 2024 | 25 July, 2023 (date of denial) | R-410A | 18,080kg | From Canada to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 57 | 2024 | 28 July, 2023 (date of denial) | R-410A | 11,865kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 58 | 2024 | 28 July, 2023 (date of denial) | R-404А | 10.9kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 59 | 2024 | 29 July, 2023 (date of denial) | R-404А | 545kg | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 60 | 2024 | 30 July, 2023 (date of denial) | R-404А and R-410A | 18,010kg combined | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 61 | 2024 | 31 July, 2023 (date of denial) | R-404А | 19,600kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 62 | 2024 | 12 August, 2023 (date of denial) | R-404А and R-407C | 111kg combined | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 63 | 2024 | 12 September, 2023 (date of denial) | R-410A | 2,825kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 64 | 2024 | 2 October, 2023 (date of denial) | HFC-134a and R-410A | 4,407kg combined | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 65 | 2024 | 2 October, 2023 (date of denial) | R-410A and R-407C | 2,260kg combined | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 66 | 2024 | 2 October, 2023 (date of denial) | R-410A and R-407C | 1,582kg combined | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 67 | 2024 | 16 October, 2023 (date of denial) | R-410A | 101.7kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 68 | 2024 | 16 October, 2023 (date of denial) | R-404А | 2,180kg | From China to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 69 | 2024 | 17 October, 2023 (date of denial) | HFC-134a and HCFC-22 | 2,067 kg combined | From the United Kingdom to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the investigation is ongoing. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 70 | 2024 | 21 November, 2023 (date of denial) | HFC-23 | 2,048kg | From Japan to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | The United States government denied entry of the shipment into the United States; the shipment was re-exported. | |
| United States of America | 79 | 71 | 2024 | 4 March, 2024 (date of arrest and charge) | Unspecified HFCs and HCFC-22 | Unspecified | From Mexico to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs or ODS 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84,especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b); Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7671, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 82, especially 40 C.F.R. § 82.16(e) | This the first criminal prosecution in the United States to include charges related to the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act | |
| United States of America | 79 | 72 | 2024 | 21 March, 2024 (date of settlement announcement) | HFC-23 | 2,821.8kg | From Japan to USA | 1. No allowances (i.e., quotas/licenses) to import the HFCs 2. U.S. federal agencies identified that the importer did not have sufficient allowances 3. American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7675, and the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. Part 84, especially 40 C.F.R. § 84.5(b) | As part of the settlement, the importer will pay $416,003 and also destroy 769.5 kg of regulated HFCs; the settlement also addresses the importer’s failure to meet certain reporting requirements | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 0 | 2021 | 7 Jan, 2020 | HFC-134a, R-404A, R-410A, HFC-32 | 240.9 kg (7 cylinders x 13.6 kg of HFC-134a; 10 cylinders x 10.9 kg of R-404A; 2 cylinders x 11.35 kg of R-410A; 2 cylinders x 7 kg of HFC-32) | From France to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 1 | 2022 | 15 Mar, 2021 | HFC-134a (9 cylinders); R-410A (2 cylinders) | 145 kg | from Serbia to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (at Kalotina). The cylinders were found in a light duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 1 | 2023 | 28 June, 2022 | HCFC-22 | 6 kg | From Iraq to Netherlands | An attempt to illegally import disposable bottle was intercepted by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The shipment was undeclared and was found in a heavy-duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 68 | 1 | 2023 | 5 June, 2019 | R-404A, HFC-134a | 604kg | From Türkiye to Netherlands | The shipment papers were incorrect, and the goods were not declared. | The goods were seized and handed over to the State for subsequent destruction. An administrative procedure was initiated, and a penalty of 23,090 BGN (about 11,800 Euros) imposed. | 50 non-refillable cylinders seized |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 1 | 2020 | 18 Jan 2019 | R-507A | 3 cylinders x 11.3 kg | to Bulgaria from North Macedonia | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-507A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-North Macedonian border (in Gyueshevo) on 18th January 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 2 | 2023 | 8 July, 2022 | HCFC-22 | 40.8 kg | From Serbia to Bulgaria | An attempt to illegally import disposable bottles were intercepted by the Bulgarian customs at the Serbian-Bulgarian border (at Kalotina). The cylinders were found in the cab of the heavy-duty vehicle, behind the seat, on the bed. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 2 | 2020 | 20 Jan 2019 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder x 10 kg | to Bulgaria from North Macedonia | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian- North Macedonian border (in Logodazh) on 20th January 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 2 | 2022 | 19 June, 2021 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg | from Turkey to Romania | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). The cylinder was found in the luggage compartment of a bus. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 68 | 2 | 2023 | 10 December, 2019 | HFC-32, R-404A | 634.5 kg | from Türkiye and China | The shipment papers were incorrect, and the goods were not declared. Method of concealment: the goods were wrapped in black plastic bags and hidden amongst items of used furniture. | The entire quantity was seized. | 60 non-refillable cylinders |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 2 | 2021 | 14 Jan, 2020 | HFC-134a | 12 977 kg (966 cylinders) | From Turkey to Hungary | Disposable cylinders concealed between goods declared as auto parts in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | Both the smuggled goods and the truck were seized. Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated against the smuggler. No further information can be given at this stage. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 3 | 2021 | 28 March, 2020 | R-410A | 22.6 kg (2 cylinders x 11.3 kg) | From Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 3 | 2020 | 30 Jan 2019 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from North Macedonia | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian- North Macedonian border (in Gyueshevo) on 30th January 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 3 | 2022 | 11 Aug, 2021 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg | from Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinder was found among the personal luggage in a light duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 3 | 2023 | 13 October, 2022 | HCFC-22 and HFC-32 | 36 kg | From Serbia to Bulgaria | An attempt to illegally import disposable bottles were intercepted by the Bulgarian customs at the Serbian-Bulgarian border (at Kalotina). The disposable bottles were found in the trunk of the car. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 68 | 3 | 2023 | 14 January, 2020 | HFC-134a | 12,977.6 kg | From Türkiye to Hungary | The shipment papers were incorrect, and the goods were not declared and hidden amongst the declared goods. | The case was referred to the prosecutor. The entire quantity was seized. | 966 non-refillable cylinders |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 4 | 2020 | 7 Feb 2019 | HCFC-22 | 981 cylinders, total 13,342 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | The goods were declared under transit regime T1. They were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 7th February 2019. In the transit declaration was written that the goods final destination was Romania. The goods were declared with tariff code 290339 in the declaration. | The Regional inspectorate of environment and water - Burgas (the controlling body) issued statement that the goods are banned and should be destroyed. The goods were re-exported to Turkey in correspondence with a prosecutor's decision. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 4 | 2022 | 6 Aug, 2021 | R-404A | 10 kg | from Turkey to Germany | Non-disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinder was found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 4 | 2023 | 11 January, 2022 | R-449A | 60 kg | From Turkiye to Germany and France | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 68 | 4 | 2023 | 5 May, 2020 | R-404A, HFC-134a | 490kg | From Türkiye to Germany and Netherlands | The shipment papers were incorrect, and the goods were not declared and hidden amongst the declared goods. | The goods were seized and handed over to the State for subsequent destruction. An administrative procedure was initiated, and a penalty of 14,530 BGN (about 7,265 Euros) imposed. | 40 non-refillable cylinders seized |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 4 | 2021 | 05 May, 2020 | R-404A | 196kg (20 cylinders x 9.8 kg) | From Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 5 | 2023 | 15 February, 2022 | R-448А | 10 kg | From Turkiye to Germany | Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 5 | 2021 | 06 May, 2020 | HFC-134a and R-404A | 490kg (20 cylinders x 13.6 kg of HFC-134a, 20 cylinders x 10.9 kg of R-404A) | From Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 68 | 5 | 2023 | 30 March, 2021 | HFC-134a | 2,880kg | From Türkiye to Belgium | The cylinders were not labelled and were declared as empty containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. An administrative procedure was initiated, and a penalty of 49289 BGN (about 24644 EUR) imposed. | 240 refillable cylinders |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 5 | 2022 | 7 July, 2021 | HFC-134a | 13,6 kg | from Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinder was found among the personal luggage in a light duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 5 | 2020 | 16 Feb 2019 | HFC-134a; R-404A; R-407C | 550 cylinders of HFC-134a, 336 cylinders of R-404A 50 cylinders of R-407C. Total amount is 10,707 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | The refrigerants were misdeclared as wood pellets with HS code 440131. They were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 16th February 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities. Pre-trial proceedings were initiated. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 6 | 2020 | 31 Mar 2019 | HFC-134a | 3 cylinders x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 31st March 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 6 | 2021 | 11 May, 2020 | HFC-134a | 340kg (25 cylinders x 13.6 kg) | From Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 6 | 2022 | 5 July, 2021 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg | from Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinder was found in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 6 | 2023 | 22 February, 2022 | R-404А | 545 kg | From Turkiye to UK | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 7 | 2020 | 1 Apr 2019 | HFC-134a; R-404A | 48 bottles of HFC-134a and 48 bottles of R-404A = total 96 bottles/1,123 kg | from Bulgaria to Turkey | The bottles were discovered in the back compartment of a vehicle. The refrigerants were not declared. The seizure took place at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 1st April 2019. | The bottles were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. Act on the establishment of an administrative offence against a physical person was issued. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 7 | 2023 | 11 March, 2022 | R-448А | 10 kg | From Turkiye to France | Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 7 | 2021 | 24 May, 2020 | R-404A | 32.7 kg (3 cylinders x 10.9 kg) | From Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 7 | 2022 | 4 July, 2021 | R-410A | 27.2 kg | from Turkey to Romania | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinders were found in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 8 | 2021 | 24 May, 2020 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) | From Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 8 | 2023 | 21 April, 2022 | HFC-134a | 27.2kg | From Turkiye to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 8 | 2022 | 4 July, 2021 | R-410A | 13.6 kg | from Turkey to Romania | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). The cylinder was found in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 8 | 2020 | 6 Apr 2019 | R-404A | 1 cylinder x 9.8 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 6th April 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 9 | 2021 | 25 May, 2020 | R-452A | 20 kg (2 cylinders x 10 kg) | From Turkey to Hungary | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 9 | 2020 | 4 May 2019 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 4th May 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 9 | 2019 | 29 Apr, 2018 | R-404A | 5 cylinders x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 19 April 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 9 | 2023 | 29 April, 2022 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg | From Turkiye to Belgium | Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 9 | 2022 | 7 Dec, 2021 | R-410А | 60 kg | from Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 10 | 2020 | 12 May 2019 | R-449A | 3 cylinders x 10 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-449A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 12th May 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 10 | 2019 | 25 Mar, 2018 | R-404A | 2 cylinders x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th March 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 10 | 2022 | 20 Nov, 2021 | R-448A | 60 kg | from Turkey to Great Britain | Cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 10 | 2021 | 8 June, 2020 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) | From Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 10 | 2023 | 29 April, 2022 | HFC-134a | 27.2 kg | From Turkiye to Germany | Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 11 | 2022 | 15 Oct, 2021 | R-404А | 21.8 kg | from Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 11 | 2023 | 10 May, 2022 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg | From Turkiye to Germany | Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 11 | 2021 | 8 June, 2020 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) | From Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 11 | 2019 | 25 Mar 2018 | R-404A | 2 cylinders x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th March 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 11 | 2020 | 13 May 2019 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th May 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 12 | 2019 | 15 Apr, 2018 | HFC-134a and R-404A | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg, and 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a and 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th April 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 12 | 2022 | 26 Sept, 2021 | R-404А | 21.8 kg | from Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 12 | 2021 | 15 June, 2020 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) | From Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a light duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 12 | 2020 | 20 May 2019 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 20th May 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 12 | 2023 | 22 May, 2022 | HFC-134a | 27.2 kg | From Turkiye to Ukraine | Disposable cylinders hidden in a bus were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 13 | 2022 | 4 Sept, 2021 | HFC-134a | 27.2 kg | from Turkey to France | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found among the personal luggage of a light duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 13 | 2019 | 29 Apr, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 29th April 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 13 | 2023 | 7 June, 2022 | HFC-134a | 27.2 kg | From Turkiye to Austria | Disposable cylinders hidden in a van were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 13 | 2021 | 20 June, 2020 | R-448A | 50 kg (5 cylinders x 10 kg) | From Turkey to Austria | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 13 | 2020 | 26 May 2019 | HFC-134a; R-404A | 17 cylinders of HFC-134a x 13.6 kg and 10 cylinders of R-404A x 9.8 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 17 cylinders containing HFC-134a and 10 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 26th May 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 14 | 2020 | 26 May 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 26th May 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 14 | 2021 | 05 Sept, 2020 | HFC-134a and R-404A | 24.5 kg (1 cylinder x 13.6 kg of HFC-134a; 1 cylinder x 10.9 kg of R-404A) | From Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 14 | 2019 | 08 Dec, 2018 | R-404A | 1 cylinder R-404A x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th December 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 14 | 2022 | 1 Sept, 2021 | HFC-134a | 27.2 kg | from Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found among the personal luggage of a light duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 14 | 2023 | 7 June, 2022 | R-404А | 10.9 kg | From Turkiye to Norway | Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 15 | 2019 | 17 Dec, 2018 | R-404A | 2 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 17th December 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 15 | 2021 | 06 Sept, 2020 | R-410A and R-404A | 19.6 kg (1 cylinder x 9.8 kg of R-410A; 1 cylinder x 9.8 kg of R-404A) | From Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was issued a sanction in correspondence with the law. The seizure and the sanction have not been confirmed by the court. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 15 | 2023 | 11 June, 2022 | HFC-134a | 54.4 kg | From Turkiye to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 15 | 2020 | 26 May 2019 | R-407C | 11 cylinders x 11.35 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 11 cylinders containing R-407C was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 26th May 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 16 | 2023 | 20 June, 2022 | HFC-134a | 27.2 kg | From Turkiye to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 16 | 2020 | 31 May 2019 | HFC-134a | 86 cylinders x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 86 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 31st May 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. The fine paid is 40,420 Bulgarian lev (eq. 20,210 EUR). | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 16 | 2019 | 16 Dec, 2018 | R-404A | 1 cylinder R-404A x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 16th December 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 16 | 2022 | 24 Aug, 2021 | R-404А | 10.9 kg | from Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was found among the personal luggage of a light duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 16 | 2021 | 14 Sept, 2020 | HFC-134a | 40.8 kg (3 cylinders x 13.6 kg) | From Turkey to France | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 17 | 2021 | 16 Sept, 2020 | R-404A | 10.9 kg (1 cylinder) | From Turkey to Netherlands | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 17 | 2022 | 10 Aug, 2021 | HFC-134a; R-410A; R-407C; R-404A | 114.1 kg | from Iraq to Great Britain | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment of a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders are stored by the customs authorities. The pre-trail proceedings were terminated. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 17 | 2023 | 8 July, 2022 | R-404А | 21.8 kg | From Turkiye to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 17 | 2019 | 13 Jun, 2018 | HFC-134a | 40 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 40 cylinders containing HCF-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th June 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 17 | 2020 | 2 Jun 2019 | R-404A | 1 cylinder x 10.9 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 2nd June 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 18 | 2023 | 26 July, 2022 | HFC-134a, R-410A, R-407C, R-404A | 92.3 kg | From Iraq to UK | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 18 | 2021 | 4 Oct, 2020 | R-448A | 12.3 kg (1 cylinder) | From Turkey to Belgium | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 18 | 2019 | 15 Dec, 2018 | R-404A | 2 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th December 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 18 | 2020 | 6 Jun 2019 | HFC-134a and R-404A | 30 cylinders of HFC-134a x 13.6 kg and 20 cylinders of R-404A x 9.8 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 30 cylinders containing HFC-134a and 20 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 6th June 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. The fine paid is 23,090 Bulgarian lev (11,545 EUR). | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 18 | 2022 | 2 Aug, 2021 | R-404А | 26.8 kg | from Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders ware found in the luggage compartment of a bus. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 19 | 2019 | 10 Apr, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 10th April 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 19 | 2023 | 2 August, 2022 | HFC-134a | 27.2 kg | From Turkiye to Germany | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 19 | 2022 | 13 June, 2021 | R-404А | 9.8 kg | from Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was found among the personal luggage of a light duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 19 | 2021 | 08 Oct, 2020 | R-404A | 98 kg (10 cylinders x 9.8 kg) | From Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 19 | 2020 | 7 Jun 2019 | HFC-134a | 6 cylinders x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 6 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 7th June 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 20 | 2023 | 9 August, 2022 | R-404А | 19.6 kg | From Turkiye to France | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 20 | 2021 | 13 June, 2021 | R-404A | 65.4 kg | from Turkey to France | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 20 | 2019 | 05 Jun, 2018 | R-404A | 3 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th June 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 20 | 2021 | 15 Oct, 2020 | R-404A | 10.9 kg (1 cylinder) | From Turkey to Netherlands | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 20 | 2020 | 8 Jun 2019 | R-507A | 1 cylinder x 11.35 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-507A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th June 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 21 | 2023 | 31 August, 2022 | HFC-134a | 49 kg | From Turkiye to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders hidden in a van were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 21 | 2020 | 9 Jun 2019 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 9th June 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 21 | 2019 | 10 Jun, 2018 | HFC-134a | 7 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 7 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 10th June 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 21 | 2021 | 15 Oct, 2020 | R-404A | 10.9 kg (1 cylinder) | From Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 21 | 2022 | 17 Apr, 2021 | R-410A | 7,400 kg | from Turkey to Germany | Cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. | A penal decree was issued according to which the cylinders have to be returned. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 22 | 2021 | 23 Dec, 2020 | R-410A | 40 kg (4 cylinders x 10 kg) | From Turkey to Montenegro | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 22 | 2020 | 27 Jun 2019 | R-410A | 1 cylinder x 11.3 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-410a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kalotina) on 27th June 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 22 | 2019 | 13 Jul, 2018 | R-404A | 28 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 28 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 22 | 2022 | 8 Apr, 2021 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg | from Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was found in the cab of a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 22 | 2023 | 31 August, 2022 | R-404А | 29.4 kg | From Turkiye to France | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 22 | 2021 | 03 Nov, 2020 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) | From Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 23 | 2020 | 3 Jul 2019 | HCFC-22 | 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HCFC-22 was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 3rd July 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 23 | 2022 | 30 Mar, 2021 | HFC-134a | 2,880 kg | from Turkey to Belgium | Non-disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 23 | 2023 | 13 September, 2022 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg | From Turkiye to UK | Disposable cylinder hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 23 | 2021 | 23 Dec, 2020 | R-410A | 40 kg (4 cylinders x 10 kg) | From Turkey to Montenegro | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 23 | 2019 | 07 Aug, 2018 | R-404A, HFC-134a, and R-410A | 10 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg, 10 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg, 1 cylinder R-410A x 11.4 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 10 cylinders containing R-404A, 10 cylinders containing HFC-134a and 1 cylinder containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 7th August 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 24 | 2022 | 24 Mar, 2021 | R-410А | 22.6 kg | from Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 24 | 2020 | 7 Jul 2019 | R-404A | 2 cylinders x 10.9 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 7th August 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 24 | 2023 | 5 October, 2022 | R-404А | 10.9 kg | From Turkiye to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder hidden in a light duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 24 | 2019 | 03 Jun, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 3rd June 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 25 | 2023 | 13 October, 2022 | R-404А | 100 kg | From Turkiye to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 25 | 2020 | 8 Jul 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Serbia | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (in Kalotina) on 8th August 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 25 | 2021 | 07 Jan 2020 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) | From Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder hidden in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 25 | 2019 | 11 Jun, 2018 | HFC-134a and R-410A | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg, 1 cylinder R-410A x 11.3 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a and 1 cylinder containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 11th June 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 25 | 2022 | 9 Mar, 2021 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg | from Turkey to Romania | Disposable cylinder not declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinder was found in a bus. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 26 | 2023 | 18 October, 2022 | HFC-134a | 54.4 kg | From Turkiye to Germany | Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 55 | 26 | 2022 | 5 Mar, 2021 | R-448А | 50 kg | from Turkey to Germany | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were found in the cargo compartment /plug/ of a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 26 | 2021 | 07 Jan, 2020 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) | From Turkey to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder hidden in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 26 | 2021 | 30 Jan, 2020 | HFC-134a | 27.2 kg (2 cylinders x 13.6 kg) | From Turkey to Romania | Disposable cylinders hidden in the luggage compartment of an autobus were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Lesovo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 26 | 2019 | 09 Jul, 2018 | R-404A | 40 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 40 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 9th July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 26 | 2020 | 8 Jul 2019 | HFC-134a | 4 cylinders x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th July 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 27 | 2019 | 09 Nov, 2018 | R-404A | 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 9th November 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 27 | 2021 | 15 Sept, 2020 | HFC-134a | 22.6 kg (2 cylinders x 11.3 kg) | From Serbia to Bulgaria | Reusable cylinders hidden in a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kalotina). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 27 | 2020 | 10 Jul 2019 | R-404A | 1 cylinder x 9.8 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 10th August 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 27 | 2023 | 25 October, 2022 | HFC-134a | 27.2 kg | From Turkiye to Poland | Disposable cylinders hidden in a heavy-duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 28 | 2021 | 29 Dec, 2020 | HFC-134a, R-404A, HFC-32 | 90.7 kg (2 cylinders x 13.6 kg of HFC-134a; 5 cylinders x 10.9 kg of R-404A; 1 cylinder x 9 kg of HFC-32) | From Serbia to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders hidden in the driver’s cabin of a heavy duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kalotina). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 28 | 2020 | 13 Jul 2019 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th July 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 28 | 2019 | 27 Jul, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 27th July 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 28 | 2023 | 25 October, 2022 | HFC-134a | 27.24 kg | From Turkiye to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders hidden in a light duty vehicle were stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 29 | 2020 | 18 Jul 2019 | R-404A | 3 cylinders x 10.9 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th July 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 29 | 2019 | 01 Jul, 2018 | HFC-134a | 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 1st July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 48 | 29 | 2021 | 08 July, 2019 | HFC-134a | 13.6 kg (1 cylinder) | From North Macedonia to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder hidden in the luggage compartment of an automobile was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-North Macedonian border (at Blagoevgrad). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | The sanction was imposed in 2020 following decision by a court. |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 29 | 2023 | 2 November, 2022 | R-404A | 10 kg | From Turkiye to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinder declared was stopped at the Bulgarian-Serbia border (at Bregovo). The cylinder was hidden in a light duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 30 | 2023 | 1 May, 2022 | HFC (the fluorinated greenhouse gas was not identified) | 770 kg | From Serbia to Turkiye | Disposable cylinders were hidden in a autobus, on the right hand side in the direction of travel, in the third section of the cargo compartment, before the rear door. The cylinders were stopped at Kalotina. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 30 | 2020 | 18 Jul 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th July 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 30 | 2019 | 15 Aug, 2018 | R-410A | 2 cylinders R-410A x 11.3 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th August 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 31 | 2019 | 06 Sep, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 6th September 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 31 | 2023 | 30 May, 2022 | HFC-134a | 54.4 kg | From not identified destination to Bulgaria | Four pcs. bottles, with one valve and refillable, labelled REFRIGERANT R134A were hidden in the trunk of the car, under the decorative bark, in the place of the spare tire. They were stopped at Kalotina. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 31 | 2020 | 24 Jul 2019 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 24th July 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 32 | 2020 | 26 Jul 2019 | R-404A | 1 cylinder x 10.9 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 26th July 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 32 | 2019 | 18 Sep, 2018 | R-404A and HFC-134a | 6 cylinders R-404A x 9.8 kg, 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 6 cylinders containing R-404A and 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th September 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 32 | 2023 | 28 August, 2022 | R-507A | 56.5 kg | From not identified destination to Bulgaria | Five pcs. bottles (11.3 kg each) containing freon gas R507A, marked GLOBAL were hidden in the trunk of the car. They were stopped at Kalotina. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 33 | 2023 | 17 October, 2022 | HFC-134a | 27.2 kg | From Serbia to Bulgaria | Two pcs. bottles (13.6 kg each) were hidden in the cab of the heavy-duty vehicle, behind the seat, on the bed. They were stopped at Kalotina. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 33 | 2020 | 28 Jul 2019 | R-404A | 10 cylinders x 9.8 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 10 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 28th July 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 33 | 2019 | 15 May, 2018 | HCFC-22 and HFC-134a | 6 cylinders HCFC-22 x 13.6 kg, 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 6 cylinders containing HCFC-22 and 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 73 | 34 | 2023 | 21 October, 2022 | R-410A, R-404A, R-407C, HFC-32 | 51.5 kg | From not identified destination to Bulgaria | Disposable cylinders were hidden between the front and back seats of the car, under clothing. They were stopped at Kalotina. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in accordance to the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 34 | 2020 | 31 Jul 2019 | R-404A | 3 cylinders x 11 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 31th July 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 34 | 2019 | 14 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 14th May 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 35 | 2020 | 6 Aug 2019 | R-404A | 2 cylinders x 10.9 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 6th August 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 35 | 2019 | 13 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th May 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 36 | 2020 | 4 Sep 2019 | CFC-12 | 4 cylinders x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing CFC-12 was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 4th September 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 36 | 2019 | 09 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 9th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 37 | 2019 | 08 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th May 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 37 | 2020 | 14 Sep 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Serbia | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (in Kalotina) on 14th September 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 38 | 2019 | 05 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 38 | 2020 | 30 Sep 2019 | R-404A | 3 cylinders x 10.9 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 30th September 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 39 | 2020 | 1 Oct 2019 | R-404A | 1 cylinder x 10.9 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 1st October 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 39 | 2019 | 05 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th May 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 40 | 2019 | 05 May, 2018 | HCFC-22 and R-404A | 1 cylinder HCFC-22 x 13.6 kg, 1 cylinder R-404A x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HCFC-22 and 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 40 | 2020 | 3 Oct 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 3rd October 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 41 | 2020 | 17 Oct 2019 | R-404A | 2 cylinders x 10.9 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 17th October 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 41 | 2019 | 05 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 3 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 42 | 2020 | 22 Oct 2019 | R-404A | 1 cylinder x 10.9 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 22nd October 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 42 | 2019 | 27 Apr, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 27th April 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 43 | 2019 | 14 Apr, 2018 | R-404A | 3 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 14th April 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 43 | 2020 | 27 Oct 2019 | R-404A | 5 cylinders x 10.9 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 27th October 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 44 | 2020 | 6 Nov 2019 | HFC-134a | 4 cylinders x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 6th November 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 44 | 2019 | 17 Jul, 2018 | HFC-134a | 12 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 12 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 17th July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 45 | 2019 | 25 Jun, 2018 | R-404A | 4 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th June 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 45 | 2020 | 12 Nov 2019 | HCFC-22 | 1 cylinder x 0.195 m3 | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HCFC-22 was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 12th November 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 46 | 2019 | 20 Jun, 2018 | HFC-134a | 15 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 15 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 20th June 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 46 | 2020 | 15 Nov 2019 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder x 13.6 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 15th November 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 47 | 2019 | 08 Jun, 2018 | HFC-134a | 5 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th June 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The person who breached the law is unknown. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 47 | 2020 | 21 Nov 2019 | R-410A | 2 cylinders x 11.3 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 21st November 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 48 | 2019 | 19 Aug, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 19th August 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 48 | 2020 | 10 Dec 2019 | HFC-32 and R-404A | 5 cylinders of HFC-32 x 7 kg and 55 cylinders of R-404A x 10.9 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing HFC-32 and 55 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 10th December 2019. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. Pre-trial proceedings were initiated. | |
| Bulgaria | 24 | 48 | 2021 | 23 Dec, 2020 | R-410A | 40 kg 4 cylinders x 10 kg | Montenegro/Turkey | Disposable cylinders not declared were stopped at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Kapitan Andreevo). The cylinders were hidden in a heavy duty vehicle. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 25 | 48 | 2021 | 07 Jan, 2020 | HFC-134a and R-404A | 13.6 kg 1 cylinder | Bulgaria/Turkey | Disposable cylinder hidden in the luggage compartment of a light duty vehicle was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (at Malko Tarnovo). | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 44 | 49 | 2020 | 19 Dec 2019 | R-404A | 1 cylinder x 11.3 kg | to Bulgaria from Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Malko Tarnovo) on 29th December 2019. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and planned to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law or dealt with in another lawful manner. The driver was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 49 | 2019 | 14 Aug, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 14th August 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 50 | 2019 | 10 Aug, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 10th August 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 51 | 2019 | 05 Aug, 2018 | HFC-134a | 3 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th August 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 52 | 2019 | 02 Aug, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 2nd August 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 53 | 2019 | 02 Jul, 2018 | HFC-134a | 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 2nd July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 54 | 2019 | 01 Jul, 2018 | HFC-134a | 10 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 10 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 1st July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 55 | 2019 | 21 Apr, 2018 | R-404A | 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 21th April 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 56 | 2019 | 05 Nov, 2018 | HFC-134a | 6 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 6 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th November 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 57 | 2019 | 08 Nov, 2018 | R-404A | 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 8th November 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 58 | 2019 | 13 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th May 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 59 | 2019 | 15 Jul, 2018 | R-410A | 4 cylinders R-410A x 11.35 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 15th July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 60 | 2019 | 14 Jul, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 14th July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 61 | 2019 | 29 Aug, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 29th August 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 62 | 2019 | 06 Aug, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 6th August 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 63 | 2019 | 30 Aug, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 30th August 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 64 | 2019 | 09 Apr, 2018 | R-404A and HFC-134a | 4 cylinders R-404A x 10.9 kg, 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing R-404A and 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 9th April 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 65 | 2019 | 25 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 5 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 66 | 2019 | 05 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 67 | 2019 | 18 Sep, 2018 | HFC-134a | 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th September 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 68 | 2019 | 27 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 27th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 69 | 2019 | 25 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 20 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 20 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 70 | 2019 | 25 May, 2018 | R-404A | 2 cylinders R-404A x 9.8 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 71 | 2019 | 19 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 19th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 72 | 2019 | 18 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th May 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 73 | 2019 | 18 May, 2018 | R-404A | 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 18th May 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 74 | 2019 | 04 Dec, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 4th December 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 75 | 2019 | 04 Dec, 2018 | R-404A | 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 4th December 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 76 | 2019 | 01 Nov, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 1st November 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 77 | 2019 | 05 Jul, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 5th July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 78 | 2019 | 13 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 13th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 79 | 2019 | 25 Jul, 2018 | R-404A | 3 cylinders R-404A x 9.8 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 80 | 2019 | 24 Jul, 2018 | R-404A | 2 cylinders R-404A x 9.8 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 24th July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 81 | 2019 | 24 Jul, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 24th July 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 82 | 2019 | 25 Jul, 2018 | R-404A | 1 cylinder R-404A x 9.8 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 25th July 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 83 | 2019 | 11Jul, 2018 | R-410A | 5 cylinders R-410A x 11.3 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 11th July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 84 | 2019 | 17 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 2 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 17th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 85 | 2019 | 24 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 50 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 50 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 24th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 86 | 2019 | 27 May, 2018 | HFC-134a | 9 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 9 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 27th May 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Moldovan citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 87 | 2019 | 03 Jul, 2018 | R-410A | 35 cylinders R-410A x 11.3 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 35 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 3rd July 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 88 | 2019 | 09 Aug, 2018 | R-407C and HFC-134a | 1 cylinder R-407C x 11.35 kg, 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-407C and 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 9th August 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Turkish citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 89 | 2019 | 12 Aug, 2018 | R-410A | 3 cylinders R-410A x 9.8 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 3 cylinders containing R-410A was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Lesovo) on 12th August 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 90 | 2019 | 20 Jun, 2018 | R-404A and HFC-134a | 1 cylinder R-404A x 10.9 kg, 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Serbia | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing R-404A and 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (in Kalotina) on 20th June 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 91 | 2019 | 20 Jun, 2018 | HFC-134a | 4 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Serbia | An attempt of illegal import of 4 cylinders containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (in Kalotina) on 20th June 2018. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 92 | 2019 | 28 Jun, 2018 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Serbia | An attempt of illegal import of 1 cylinder containing HFC-134a was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (in Kalotina) on 20th June 2018. | The cylinder was seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 33 | 93 | 2019 | 19 Apr, 2018 | HFC-134a | 25 cylinders HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Bulgaria/Turkey | Information about an illegal import of 25 cylinders containing HFC-134a was presented by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Romanian border (in Ruse). The goods were released on 19th April 2018 and according to the explanation given by the customs authorities were misleadingly declared as not falling under the prohibition for import of F-gases (code Y 926). | On 18th June 2019 the company was issued an act on establishing of administrative violation for breaching Art.15 Regulation 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases in correspondence with the Bulgarian national legislation. | |
| Bulgaria | 21 | 99 | 2018 | 2016 | HCFC-22 | 5 cylinders | Bulgaria/Turkey | An attempt of illegal import of 5 cylinders containing R-22 was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Turkish border (in Kapitan Andreevo) on 11th November 2016. The cylinders were found in the cargo space of a bus travelling from Turkey to Bulgaria. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver of the bus, who is a Bulgarian citizen, was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. | |
| Bulgaria | 21 | 100 | 2018 | 2017 | HCFC-22 | 300 cylinders | Bulgaria/Serbia | An attempt of an illegal import of 300 cylinders containing HCFC-22 was stopped by the Bulgarian customs at the Bulgarian-Serbian border (the Customs border point Vrushka Chuka) on 21th August 2017. The import was declared as transit with consignee a company on the territory of Varna. The cylinders were declared to the customs as containing R-600a. During the physical check of the goods performed by the customs it was found that they were labelled as R-22. Samples were taken from the containers and sent for laboratory analysis. The analysis confirmed that the content of the container was R-22. | The cylinders were seized by the customs authorities and they were given directions to be destroyed in the facilities recommended by the law. The driver of the truck was sanctioned in correspondence with the law. The Bulgarian company that was declared as a consignee is presently being investigated on possible criminal action in correspondence with the Criminal code. | |
| Bulgaria | 8 | 141 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | CFC-12 | 10 kg | One bottle of CFC-12 was found on 27 June 2007 in a private car during a customs check at Vrashka Chuka, on the border between Bulgaria and Serbia. | A fine was imposed under customs law. Entry of the product was denied. | ||
| Peru | 82 | 1 | 2024 | 13 July, 2023 | Food Preservation Table, True Brand, MODEL TSSU-60-16, SERIAL: 1-4024971 containing the controlled substance R-134a | 1 unit of this equipment, with a weight of 115 Kg. | From USA to Peru | Durante el reconocimiento físico de la DAM 046-2023-10-001766, se verificó que dicha mercancía no contaba con el documento autorizante emitido por DGGAMI / PRODUCE. | Se inmovilizó la mercancía por no contar con documento autorizante, se ordenó el reembarque de la mercancía (RD 0092-2023-SUNAT/3K0600) por cuenta del importador. El importador no cumplió con dicha medida como consecuencia la mercancía cayó en abandono legal y se dispuso su traslado al almacén OSA Piura mediante Acta de Traslado N° 046-2023-18 | 1 UNIDAD de este equipo mesa de conservación de alimentos estado usado, con un valor CIF US$ 1,275.22, inmovilizados por la Aduana de Paita. |
| Peru | 82 | 2 | 2024 | 11 December, 2023 | Portable air conditioner, brand RINTUF, Model: OL-BA015B-08CD/B, containing refrigerant gas: R-32 in 10.58OZ | 1 unit of this equipment 04 packages with a weight of 970Kg | From USA to Peru | Mercancía luego de inmovilizada en la DSI N° 118-2023-18-000793 por no contar con documento autorizante se dispone el reembarque por cuenta del importador mercancía contiene refrigerante R32/10.5 8 onzas. | El importador no presentó documento autorizante y se ordenó el reembarque de la mercancía, si no lo hace cae en abandono legal, cuenta con proyecto de informe DAM N° 118-2023-18-000793. | 1 Unidad de este equipo con un valor CIF US$ 263.692 inmovilizado por la Aduana Marítima |
| Peru | 82 | 3 | 2024 | 29 November, 2023 | Ice maker, GOSHER, BF1000B; 220 V; 50 HZ; 3000W | 1 UNIT OF THIS EQUIPMENT, with a weight of 166.250 KG | From China to Peru | Durante el despacho de la DAM 118-2023-10-450591 se verificó que la mercancía no contaba con autorización del sector, por lo que se inmovilizó la mercancía | Se sancionó al importador por destinar mercancía restringida sin documentación del sector competente y por declarar en forma incorrecta el valor. a la fecha se encuentra inmovilizado, por lo que la medida preventiva se mantiene. | 1 UNIDAD DE ESTE EQUIPO Valor CIF US$ 2,038.545 inmovilizado por la Aduana Marítima |
| Peru | 82 | 4 | 2024 | 5 July, 2023 | Refrigerator M/MABE MODELO RMA230FJCG, PROC. EXTRANJERA, USADO. SERIE: 1838375411. | 1 unit of this equipment | From China to Peru | Mercancía en encomienda de Procedencia Extranjera que no cuenta con la documentación aduanera pertinente que ampare su ingreso legal al país. | Se incautó la mercancía por no contar con documento autorizante, se ordenó el reembarque de la mercancía (RD 0092-2023-SUNAT/3K0600) por cuenta del importador, el importador no cumplió con dicha medida, como consecuencia la mercancía cayó en abandono y se encuentra en comiso mediante RD 185-2023-SUNAT/3L0500. | Mercancía Incautada en estado usado valor CIF US$ 378.71 en la jurisdicción de la Aduana de Iquitos por carecer de documento de control, se encuentra en comiso |
| Peru | 82 | 5 | 2024 | 26 January, 2024 | Commercial Ice Making Machine, MODEL HK-170KG, PRODUCT NUMBER J | 2 units of this equipment | From China to Peru | Se realizó una inspección a nivel de documento de transporte Manifiesto de carga N° 118-2023-3270, B/L N° ONEYSH3AM9479500, a la Declaración de Transbordo 118-81-2024-0004956 donde manifiestan y declaran “PLASTIC CUP” (vasos de plástico) y se encontró 2 unidades de MAQUINA PARA HACER HIELO COMERCIAL MODELO HK-170KG, NUMERO de producto JSZS000000000022, medidas aproximadas 66x66x89.5 cm, de procedencia china según caja, incluye accesorios. | Procediendo a la incautación por mercancía NO MANIFESTADA se encuentra en el Almacén de la SUNAT | Mercancía inspeccionada por la Intendencia Nacional de Control e incautada con un valor CIF de US$ 71 |
| Australia | 69 | 1 | 2023 | 12 July, 2022 | HFC-134a | 48kg | Bulk HFC-134a in non-refillable cylinders detected at border. Importer was found to be unlicensed. | Cylinders seized and the importer issued a seizure notice. | ||
| Australia | 56 | 1 | 2022 | 27 May, 2022 | HFC-134a | 4.1 kg | from United States to Australia | Bulk HFC-134a in non-refillable cylinders detected at border. Importer was found to be unlicensed. | Cylinders seized and the importer issued a seizure notice. | Refrigerant destroyed |
| Australia | 69 | 2 | 2023 | 17 March, 2022 | HFC-134a | 32kg | From United States of America to Australia | Equipment containing HFC-134a detected at border. Importer was unlicensed. | Equipment seized and the importer issued a seizure notice. | |
| Australia | 56 | 2 | 2022 | 19 Apr, 2022 | HFC-134a | 1.4 kg | from United States to Australia | Bulk HFC-134a in non-refillable cylinders detected at border. Importer was found to be unlicensed. | Cylinders seized and the importer issued a seizure notice. | Refrigerant destroyed |
| Australia | 56 | 3 | 2022 | 05 Jul, 2022 | HFC-134a | 4.1 kg | from United States to Australia | Bulk HFC-134a in non-refillable cylinders detected at border. Importer was found to be unlicensed. | Cylinders seized and the importer issued a seizure notice. | Refrigerant destroyed |
| Australia | 69 | 3 | 2023 | 7 June, 2021 | R-404A and HFC-134a | 29.35kg of R-404A and 0.15kg of HFC-134a | from China to Australia | The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment received an allegation that a Chinese supplier is providing fraudulent declarations that the SGG equipment they supply does not contain refrigerant. Import monitoring detected a company importing SGG equipment from the Chinese supplier without a license. | Synthetic Greenhouse Gas (SGG) equipment valued at AUD$218,613 seized at border following confirmation equipment contained HFC-404a and HFC-134a and the importer was unlicensed. Importer issued formal warning. | |
| Australia | 56 | 4 | 2022 | 05 Apr, 2022 | HFC-134a | 0.34 kg | from United States to Australia | Bulk HFC-134a in non-refillable cylinders detected at border. Importer was found to be unlicensed. | Cylinders seized and the importer issued a seizure notice. | Refrigerant destroyed |
| Australia | 56 | 5 | 2022 | 18 Dec, 2018 and 21 Feb, 2019 | HFC-227ea | 4,000 kg and 1,000 kg | from China to Australia | Allegation received about company importing HFC-227ea without a licence or quota. Investigation identified company importing HFC-227ea without a licence. | 5 Cylinders of HFC-227ea seized. Civil court proceedings taken against importer. | Refrigerant destroyed |
| Australia | 56 | 6 | 2022 | 2019 | HCFC-22 | 571.2 kg | from Thailand to Australia | Import data monitoring detected a company importing bulk HCFC-22 without a licence. | Importer issued Infringement Notices | Refrigerant destroyed |
| Australia | 19 | 95 | 2019 | 01 Oct, 2016 | HCFC-141b based polyol | 80 drums | China | In June 2016, the Department of the Environment and Energy received information that a company was intending to import an HCFC-141b based polyol system without an import licence or import quota. The company was aware both were required to import polyol systems containing HCFC-141b. The Director of the company confirmed during a compliance site visit in August 2016 to the company’s premises that the company was in the process of importing HCFC-141b polyol based systems. The company was informed again, that an import licence and import quota for HCFC was required, and that all import quota for HCFC had been allocated. In October 2016, the Australian Border Force intercepted a consignment of 80 drums of HCFC-141b based polyol imported by that company that had landed in Sydney, and held those drums in a bonded warehouse while the Department of the Environment and Energy took compliance action. | The action taken was for the importer to be required to return the polyol to the place of import. The importer agreed and was granted an export licence for a single export to enable it to re-export the polyol to its source country. This occurred in December 2016. The company was not prosecuted for the illegal import however compliance costs to the company were significant including the export licence application fee, the costs of storage in a bonded warehouse for two months and business disruption. These are unrecoverable costs to the to the company, in addition to the lost costs of purchasing the polyol system. | Following the export of the polyol the company maintained contact with the Department of the Environment and Energy regarding obtaining an import licence for a HFC replacement or importing a non-scheduled alternative. They have been informed of the licensing program and quota requirements for the import of HFCs. HFC imports and phase down are monitored by the Department and the Department of Home Affairs. |
| Papua New Guinea | 70 | 1 | 2023 | 27 July, 2021 | HCFC-22 | 544kg | From China to Papua New Guinea | The HCFC-22 was declared correctly while the current importer claiming unaware of import restrictions, was not Authorized and did not possess an Environment Permit to Import HCFC-22. Through documentation checks a Customs Officer who had undergone NOU Customs trainings identified the HCFC-22 and informed the NOU accordingly. | Upon reporting to the NOU the Customs officer was advised to detain the consignment for further investigation and action. Upon investigation, it was found that the company was previously informed of the restrictions in a previous incident of illegal import. The Environment Authority penalized the company by: i.Confiscating the 544kg of imported HCFC-22; ii.Charged the company a penalty fine of PGK50,000.00; iii.Issued a second warning indicating that a 3rd contravention would result in the matter being taken to court and the Authority suspending the company’s Mining Permit. | 1. It is important to provide updated information and training to Customs officers. 2. It is good for the NOU having access to the Customs Asycuda system. 3. The engagement of a lawyer from the Department of Justice to be on call for such cases is recommended. 4. Updated laws and regulations for better controlling of ODS. 5. Establishing an E-permitting system will contribute to limiting illegal trade. |
| Papua New Guinea | 70 | 2 | 2023 | 30 June, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 1,496Kg | From China to Papua New Guinea | The HCFC-22 was declared correctly while the importer claiming to be unaware of Import Restrictions, was not Authorized and did not possess an Environment Permit to Import HCFC-22. Through documentation checks a Customs Officer who had undergone NOU Customs trainings identified the R22 and informed the NOU accordingly. | Upon reporting to the NOU the Customs officer was advised to detain the consignment for further investigation and action. Upon investigation and confirmation of HCFC-22 quantities the company was issued a warning and direction to apply for a one-off permit for the imported quantity. | 1.The main learning from this event was to ensure regular communication with Customs officers. 2. More awareness needs to raise on import requirements, and e-permitting will assist with limiting illegal imports. 3.Penalizing companies that import illegally will serve as an example to others and encourage them to comply. The practice of letting companies off with a warning and issuing permits upon arrival of consignments is not appropriate as it is indirectly promoting this behaviour and contradicts the local Prior Consent Approval requirements that are part of the import process. 4.It is important to act quickly in such cases to ensure response and relevant investigations are in compliance with Customs regulations/policies on consignment detainment and clearance etc. |
| Angola | 46 | 1 | 2021 | 22 Jun 2020 | CFC-11 | 58 kg | from China to Angola | The trader imported without the knowledge and environmental authorization the prohibited gas. This gas was learned from the General Tax Administration (AGT). | The Criminal Investigation Service that is part of the NOU working group found out about this case, and is currently following the legal procedures. | |
| Angola | 46 | 2 | 2021 | 05 Jul 2020 | CFC-12 | 1.606,5 kg | from China to Angola | In response to a complaint made by the General Tax Administration (AGT) on suspicion of importing prohibited refrigerants, the analysis was conducted using Refrigerant Identifier. It confirmed that although the label of the bottle said HFC-134a gas, inside the cylinder contained CFC-12 | The National Ozone Unit called the Fiscal Police and the Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) and learned about mislabelled gas. Legal proceedings are underway. | |
| Angola | 46 | 3 | 2021 | 31 May 2020 | CFC-12 | 4.320 kg | from China to Angola | In response to a complaint made by the General Tax Administration (AGT) on the suspicion of importing prohibited refrigerants, NOU convened a working work involving the tax police and the criminal investigation service. The analyzes were made wiht the Refrigerant Identifier. It was confirmed that although the label of the bottle said HFC-134a gas, inside it contained CFC-12 | The Criminal Investigation Service learned about the mislabelled gas and proceeded with the legal procedures. Right now this case is in court. | |
| Paraguay | 45 | 1 | 2020 | 21 Oct, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 100 Cylinders, each of 13.6 kg | from Brasil to Paraguay | En fecha 21 de octubre de 2020 durante un procedimiento de control en el lado Paraguayo del Puente Internacional que une con la ciudad de Foz de Iguazú de Brasil, zona primaria de la Administración Aduanera de Ciudad del Este, la Dirección Nacional de Aduanas de Paraguay incautó un cargamento de 100 cilindros de R-22 de 13, 6 kg cada uno. escondidos en un automóvil tipo furgón marca Toyota que atropelló un control aduanero, dándose a la fuga, fue perseguido por las autoridades paraguayas, quienes le dieron alcance y procedieron a retener a las personas y decomisar las mercaderías encontradas por carecer de las documentaciones legales que avalen el ingreso legal al país, en violación a lo establecido en la Ley N° 2422 Código Aduanero, y demás leyes vigentes en la materia.Los cilindros decomisados ingresados desde el Brasil, se encontraban dentro de cajas con textos en idioma portugués, coincidentes con la información que se encuentra por los cilindros en portugués indicando ser de la marca EOS e importado en el BRASIL por FRIGELAR COMÉRCIO E INDUSTRIA LTDA. señalando como país de origen CHINA. Las personas retenidas no cuentan con cuota de importación de HCFC, ni licencia de importación del Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible (MADES), tampoco se encontró factura legal de compra, por lo que, se dio inicio a un sumario en la Dirección Nacional de Aduanas (DNA) por supuesto contrabando. [English translation: On October 21, 2020, during a control procedure on the Paraguayan side of the International Bridge that connects to the city of Foz de Iguaçu in Brazil, the primary area of the Customs Administration of Ciudad del Este, the National Customs Directorate of Paraguay seized a shipment of 100 cylinders of R-22 of 13.6 kg each. The shipment was hidden in a Toyota van that ran over a customs control, escaping. It was pursued by Paraguayan authorities, who reached it and detained the individuals and confiscated the merchandise found, as they lacked the legal documentation that would guarantee legal entry into the country, in violation of the provisions of Law No. 2422, the Customs Code, and other laws in force on the subject. The seized cylinders, entered from Brazil, were inside boxes with texts in Portuguese language, coinciding with the information found on the cylinders in Portuguese indicating that they are of the EOS brand and imported into BRAZIL by FRIGELAR COMÉRCIO E INDUSTRIA LTDA. and indicating as country of origin China. The detained individuals did not have HCFC import quota, nor import license from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES), nor was a legal purchase invoice found, so a summary was initiated in the National Customs Directorate (DNA) for alleged smuggling.] | Cuando el Ministerio del Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible (MADES) tomó conocimiento de la existencia de cilindros decomisados, en fecha 27 de octubre procedió a realizar la verificación del contenido de los mismos con el analizador de gases refrigerantes ARI 700, dando como resultado una pureza del 100 % de HCFC-22. - Decomiso. - Apertura de Sumario en Dirección Nacional de Aduanas. [English translation: When the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES) became aware of the existence of seized cylinders, on October 27th, it proceeded to verify their content with the ARI 700 refrigerant gas analyzer, resulting in 100% HCFC-22 purity. - Confiscation; - Opening of Summary in National Direction of Customs.] | País de origen: China. [English translation: Country of origin: China] |
| Paraguay | 32 | 96 | 2018 | 2015 | HCFC-22 | 30980,8 Kg. | CHINA | En una verificación rutinaria de cilindros de gases refrigerantes se encontraron 2278 cilindros de HCFC-22 de 13,6 kg. cada uno sin declarar y escondidos en cuatro contenedores que declararon que contenían equipos de cortinas de aire y 570 cilindro de R-410A, y 571 cilindros de R-407C. (English : At a routine check on refrigerants gases cylinders, 2,278 unregistered cylinders for R22, of 13.6 kg each, were found hidden in four containers which were registered as containing air curtain equipment and 570 cylinders for R-410A, and 571 cylinders for R-407C.) | Se procedió a retener el cargamento, iniciándose un sumario administrativo en el Ministerio del Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible, y realizándose, además, una denuncia en el Ministerio Público - Fiscalía Especializada en Delitos Ambientales. El Ministerio del Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible culminó el proceso con el pago de una multa y reenvío de los cilindros de R-22 a origen. (English : The shipload was detained, initiating an administrative summary at the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and also made a complaint at the Public Ministry - Specialized Prosecutor in Environmental Crimes. The Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development concluded the prosecution with the payment of a fine and sending back the R-22 cylinders to their origin.) | |
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 47 | 1 | 2021 | 16 Jun, 2020 | HFC-134a; R-404A, R-410A, and HFC-32 | Cylinders: 550 x13,6 kg of HFC-134a; 300x10,9 kg of R-404A; 150x11,3 kg of R-410A; 150x10 kg of HFC-32 | From China to Lithuania | Following a signal from the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and in collaboration with the Dutch Customs, we intercepted a truck with refrigerants in non-refillable cylinders. | On the instructions of the F-gas authority, the non-refillable cylinders with refrigerants were taken by the importer for destruction at a recognized waste collector in the Netherlands. In addition, the importer has been fined. | |
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 41 | 1 | 2020 | 18 Jan, 2019 | HFC-245fa (21%), HFC-134a (18%), HFC-23 (19%), PFC-14 (26%) | 1 cylinder x 2.6 kg | Import to: Sweden and Export from: USA | An airmail package to Sweden was subject of an inspection at Schiphol NL airport. An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerants was found during this inspection. | The illegal non-refillable cylinder has been submitted by order to an approved waste collector for destruction by the sender, who also has an establishment in the Netherlands. | |
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 41 | 2 | 2020 | 25 Jan, 2019 | HFC-134a | 13 cylinders of HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Import to: Germany and Export: unknown | During an inspection at a garage, it turned out that they bought their refrigerants from a car parts store. Illegal non-refillable cylinders were found after inspection at the car parts store. The administration of the car parts store showed that the non-refillable cylinders were purchased from a company in Germany. The box of the illegal non-refillable cylinders mentions the USA as an origin. | The non-refillable cylinders have been submitted by order to an approved waste collector for destruction by the owner of the car parts store in the Netherlands. In addition, a measure has been imposed on the car parts store that a fine will be imposed for the import of illegal non-refillable cylinders if this happens again in the future. | |
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 47 | 2 | 2021 | 20 Aug, 2020 | HFC-134a | Aerosol can: 300x130 ml | From China to Germany | We were notified of this shipment by the customs agent. After having analyzed these aerosol cans, it appeared that contrary to the label identifying HFC-227ea, they were filled with HFC-134a. | On the instructions of the F-gas authority, the refillable cylinders with refrigerants were taken by the importer for destruction at a recognized waste collector in the Netherlands. | |
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 41 | 3 | 2020 | 26 Feb, 2019 | HFC-134a | 123 cylinders of HFC-134a x 13.6 kg | Import to: the Netherlands and Export from: Turkey | Following information received from the Dutch Customs concerning imports, an inspection was carried out at a garage company that was named as an importer of refrigerants and was not registered as a quota holder. 123 illegal non-refillable cylinders were found during the inspection. The administration revealed that the final batch consisted of 240 illegal non-refillable cylinders. | The non-refillable cylinders have been submitted by order to an approved waste collector for destruction by the owner of the garage company in the Netherlands. In addition, a measure has been imposed on the garage company that a fine will be imposed for the import of illegal non-refillable cylinders if this happens again in the future. | |
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 47 | 3 | 2021 | 7 Sep, 2020 | R-404A | Cylinders: 1.034x10 kg | From Turkey to Belgium | Following a signal from the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and in collaboration with the Dutch Customs, we intercepted a truck with refrigerants in nonrefillable cylinders. The importer did not have an allocated quota to market these refrigerants. | The refrigerants were offered for destruction by the F-gas authority at a recognized waste collector in the Netherlands at the expense of the importer | |
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 41 | 4 | 2020 | 1 Oct, 2019 | R-404A, HFC-134a, and R-422D | 458 cylinders of R-404A x 10.9 kg; 200 cylinders of HFC-134a x 13.6 kg; 140 cylinders of R-422D x 11.3 | Import to: Switzerland and Export from: China | Following information received from the Dutch Customs concerning transit, an inspection was carried out on a container with refrigerants which was on the way from China to Switzerland via the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The illegal non-refillable cylinders were found during this inspection. | Since these illegal non-refillable cylinders were not placed on the European market, we contacted the Swiss authority to inquire whether these illegal non-refillable cylinders were also banned there. In response, we have been informed by the Swiss authority that the non-refillable cylinders cannot be sold or ceded in Switzerland, but they can be imported on the Swiss territory. The container was then released to continue its way to Switzerland, where as informed by the Swiss authority this batch arrived. | |
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 47 | 4 | 2021 | 22 Oct, 2020 | HFC-134a and R-410A, | Cylinders: 35x13,62 of HCF-134a and 7x13,62 of R-410A | not known | During an inspection at a car parts company, we found a shipment of non-refillable cylinders. Investigation is ongoing to determine importing and exporting country | The refrigerants were offered for destruction by the F-gas authority at a recognized waste collector in the Netherlands at the expense of the importer | |
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 23 | 111 | 2018 | 2015 | HCFC-22 CFC-12 | Not specified | Trans-shipment from China to Russia via Netherlands | In July 2015 the Dutch Environmental Inspectorate has blocked in the Port of Rotterdam 2 containers with gas bottles containing refrigerants for further transport. From samples taken from the refrigerants it was shown that, despite their labelling as HFC’s (R-134a and R-407c) the bottles contained partly HCFC-22 and CFC-12 Legislation According to the European Ozone Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 and related Dutch national legislation such import of Ozone Depleting Substances is illegal and this ban on import is broadly formulated addressing everyone involved. | The Council of State of the Netherlands determined that in addition to the sender and receiver also a shipping company can be considered as offender of a legal ban on imports of ozone-depleting substances. Cease and desist order. The Environmental Inspectorate considered all parties involved in this case as offenders and the Chinese supplier, the Russian addressee as well as the shipping company were all imposed with cease and desist orders requiring full destruction of all illegal ODS refrigerants and payment of storage costs conditional to a penalty. Eventually the shipping company appealed to this cease and desist order. Shipping company’s view The company’s position was that they were wrongly addressed as offender in this case and could not be blamed as they must be able to rely on the accuracy of the product information provided by the other parties involved. It cannot be expected from them to check the content of all gas bottles. They are suffering from the actions of the Chinese and Russian parties. The Ruling In its Ruling no 201706000/1/A1 from April 25, 2018, the Netherlands Council of State did not agree and puts the Environmental Inspectorate in the right. The import ban is also targeting a shipping company which can be therefor also considered as offender. Furthermore, from a professional carrier some research into the contents of the bottles can be expected. The Council of State also found important that it was a known smuggling route of ozone depleting substances. Furthermore, the carrier could check the gas cylinders in a relatively easy way through sampling. | Importance This ruling is important because it facilitates the approach to address this kind of international smuggling activities. There are also more of this kind of broadly formulated prohibitions. So also for other areas this statement is of interest. Carriers will have to take their responsibilities and be more active in preventing violations of this kind of import bans. Link to the full ruling of the NL Council of State (in Dutch): http://www.raadvanstate.nl/uitspraken/zoeken-in-uitspraken/tekst-uitspraak.html?id=94929. |
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 8 | 155 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | CTC and CFC-113 | 3 kg of CTC and 8 kg of CFC-113 | Despite intended improvements in the internal procedures of the company involved (which had the year before been fined for unlicensed trade) two additional unlicensed transactions took place during 2007. In February 2007, 3 kg of carbon tetrachloride was exported to Switzerland and in June 2007 8 kg of CFC-113 was exported to Serbia. | The company stopped all exports of ozone-depleting substances. | ||
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 8 | 156 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | Methyl bromide | 20,000 kg | Methyl bromide in the amount of 20,000 kg was exported to Israel during 2007. | Inspections revealed that the export resulted from a misapplication of the licensing system by the exporter and that there was no intention to mislead. Follow-up inspections are scheduled. | ||
| Colombia | 51 | 1 | 2021 | 30 Oct, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 2,720 kg (200 cylinders) | Not known | On 30 October 2020, the Fiscal and Customs Police detected an attempt of illegal import of 200 cylinders of refrigerant on the road designated “corredor portuario/port corridor” in Barranquilla in the department of the Atlantic. The inspection resulted into the seizure of 200 cylinders of 30 Lbs of HCFC-22 refrigerant. The driver did not have any shipment papers or import license. | The refrigerant was seized. | |
| Colombia | 51 | 2 | 2021 | 29 Feb, 2020 | HFC-134a | 52.36 Kg (340g x 154 cans) | Not known | The inspection of a delivery van resulted in the seizure of 154 cans of 340 g of HFC-134a found during the roadside inspection by the Fiscal and Customs Police. It took place on the road of the municipality La Paz in Valledupar. | Goods were seized. | |
| Colombia | 51 | 3 | 2021 | 15 Jan, 2021 | HCFC-141b based polyol | 18.740 kg | From Panama to Colombia | The National Ozone Unit got notified of a possible violation of customs regime for illegal importation of substances controlled by the Montreal Protocol (Polyol). A company imported the substances, which require an import license. The goods were misdeclared with a wrong HS code 39095000 in the declaration. | The National Directorate of Taxes and Customs investigated the case, and is currently following the legal procedures. | |
| France | 84 | 1 | 2024 | 3 January, 2023 | Carbon tetrachloride | 20 kg | From France to US | License not applicable (error on the container) | Fine (€150) | The error was subsequently corrected by the exporter, who was able to carry out the export. |
| France | 75 | 1 | 2023 | 27 Oct, 2022 | Waste refrigerants (CFCs and HCFCs) | From unknown country to France | Presentation of the license a posteriori | Infringement notified to operator with penalties. Presentation of a valid license. | ||
| France | 67 | 1 | 2023 | 20 July, 2020 | HFC refrigerants | 3,972kg | The refrigerants were packaged in non-refillable cylinders, which are prohibited in the EU. | The cylinders were made available to French authorities. | ||
| France | 84 | 2 | 2024 | 2 May, 2023 | Halon extinguishers | 9,000 kg | From UK to France | License expired. | Fine (€150) | The import could take place after regularization. |
| France | 75 | 2 | 2023 | 25 Jul, 2022 | Carbon tetrachloride | 19,760kg | From France to India | Invalid license | Infringement notified to operator with penalties. Presentation of a valid license. | |
| France | 67 | 2 | 2023 | 29 September, 2020 | HFC refrigerants | 8,000kg | The refrigerants were packaged in non-refillable cylinders, which are prohibited in the EU. | The cylinders were made available to French authorities. | ||
| France | 67 | 3 | 2023 | 7 October, 2020 | HFC refrigerants | 935kg | The refrigerants were packaged in non-refillable cylinders, which are prohibited in the EU. | The cylinders were made available to French authorities. | ||
| France | 84 | 3 | 2024 | 27 July, 2023 | Halon | 3,400 kg | From UK to France | Import without license | Fine (€150) and refusal of entry (halon sent to Tunisia) | The operator opted for re-export to Tunisia after being refused entry into France. |
| France | 75 | 3 | 2023 | 10 Feb, 2022 | Gas extinguishers | 158.3kg | From Kuwait to France | Invalid license | Infringement notified to operator. Presentation of a valid license. | |
| France | 75 | 4 | 2023 | 2 Jun, 2022 | Halon 1301 | 20,000kg | From India to France | Presentation of an already cleared license | Infringement notified to operator. Presentation of a valid license. | |
| France | 84 | 4 | 2024 | 2 January, 2023 | Halon | 22 kg | From France to US | 2022 license used (the exporter used an expired license, specifically using a 2022 license for a trade that occurred in 2023) | Infringement notified to the operator and presentation of a valid license | The export could take place after regularization. |
| France | 67 | 4 | 2023 | 21 November, 2020 | HFC refrigerants | 11,400kg | The refrigerants were packaged in non-refillable cylinders, which are prohibited in the EU. | The cylinders were made available to French authorities. | 1,140 cylinders containing 11,400 kg of HFC refrigerants | |
| France | 67 | 5 | 2023 | 23 May, 2022 | HFC-134a and R-404A | 35,139kg | from Türkiye to France | Non-refillable bottles are prohibited by article 11 of EU regulation 517/2014. Importing company was not registered on the F-Gas portal of the European Commission (article 19 of EU regulation 517/2014). The importer listed on the customs declaration was not the actual consignee of the goods. | Seizure of goods. Re-export to Türkiye. | 2,703 cylinders |
| France | 75 | 5 | 2023 | 1 Sep, 2022 | Mechanical fire extinguishers | 142kg | From unknown country to France | Invalid license | Infringement notified to operator. Presentation of a valid license. | |
| France | 84 | 5 | 2024 | 11 January, 2023 | Halon | 97,000 kg | From France to Israel | 2022 license used (the exporter used an expired license, specifically using a 2022 license for a trade that occurred in 2023) | Infringement notified to the operator and presentation of a valid license | The export could take place after regularization. |
| France | 84 | 6 | 2024 | 9 May, 2023 | Extinguishers | 5 kg | From France to Tunisia | License not applicable | Infringement notified to the operator and presentation of a valid license | The operator used a license that did not apply to the exported product. The product did not leave the country and was seized by customs. |
| France | 75 | 6 | 2023 | 3 May, 2022 | Halon 1301 | 29,940kg | From India to France | Invalid license | Infringement notified to operator. Presentation of a valid license. | |
| France | 84 | 7 | 2024 | 6 July, 2023 | Extinguishers | 178 kg | From France to US | License not applicable | Infringement notified to the operator and presentation of a valid license. | The license transmitted by the operator was not the one indicated on the customs declaration. The export could take place after correction. |
| France | 75 | 7 | 2023 | 28 Jul, 2022 | Fire extinguishers | 11,700kg | From France to India | Export without licence | Infringement notified to operator. Regularization a posteriori. | |
| France | 84 | 8 | 2024 | 23 October, 2023 | Extinguishers | 76 kg | From US to France | Wrong license number | License modified by the operator. | The operator has modified the information at the customs office's request (the operator had initially presented an export license instead of an import license). The goods could be imported after correction. |
| France | 84 | 9 | 2024 | 23 October, 2023 | Extinguishers | 83 kg | From US to France | Wrong license number | License modified by the operator | The operator has modified the information at the customs office's request (the operator had initially presented an export license instead of an import license). The goods could be imported after correction. |
| France | 8 | 149 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | Halon-1211 and Halon-1301 | 220 kg | Exports of 25 kg of Halon-1211 and 195 kg of Halon-1301 were made to various countries during 2006 without an export licence. The case was detected by the European Commission while comparing licence data and reported data. | The case is under investigation by French customs authorities. | ||
| France | 8 | 150 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | CFC-12 | Unknown | Twenty-three refrigerators whose compressors contained CFC-12 were seized on 11 December 2007. The goods were to be exported to Senegal. | The competent authority is investigating. | ||
| France | 8 | 151 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | Carbon tetrachloride | 8 kg | In 2006 a French company exported 8 kg of carbon tetrachloride to Azerbaijan for laboratory uses without having an export authorization. The case was detected by the European Commission while comparing licence and reported data of another company. | The company has been reminded by French competent authorities regarding the existing rules. | ||
| France | 9 | 167 | 2007/2008 | 1 Jan to 31 Dec, 2005 | HCFC-22 | Unknown | The illegal import of 1,890 air-conditioning units was detected at the customs in Guadeloupe. Material was re-exported. | Fines were issued. | ||
| Philippines | 83 | 1 | 2024 | 12 July, 2023 | HCFC-22 and HCFC-141B | HCFC-22 is 4,080 kg; HCFC-141B is 3,180 kg | From China to Philippines | Possession of unregistered brands of HCFCs based on our Online Permitting and Monitoring System (OPMS) data. | Issued Notice of Violation (NOV), advising to refrain from moving/selling said goods subject to future investigation | |
| Philippines | 57 | 1 | 2022 | 11 May, 2022 | R-507A | 3,390 kg (300 cylinders x 11.3 kg) | from China | Importer has no Certificate of Registration and Pre- Shipment Importation Clearance issued by Environmental Management Bureau for arrived shipment | EMB Region VII personnel together with the Bureau of Customs has conducted inspection and found importer have failed to secure required documents | Issuance of Notice of Violation will follow in relation to the Section 7 & 8 of DAO 2021-31 Chemical Control Order for Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) |
| Philippines | 83 | 2 | 2024 | 13 July, 2023 | HCFC-22 and HCFC-141B | HCFC-22 is 1,523.2 kg; HCFC-141B is 13.5 kg. | From China to Philippines | Possession of unregistered brands of HCFCs based on our Online Permitting and Monitoring System (OPMS) data. | Issued Notice of Violation (NOV), advising to refrain from moving/selling said goods subject to future investigation | |
| Philippines | 29 | 184 | 2004 | 01 May, 2003 | CFC-12 and HCFC-22 | 2,076 disposable cylinders of 13.6 kg each | China | The physical examination of the contents of two container vans revealed boxes of CFC-12 concealed behind layers of HCFC-22 boxes. The first 2 layers were HCFC-22, while the rest were CFC-12. The shipment was forfeited in favour of the Government. In accord with the tariff and customs code of the Philippines, the forfeited shipment should be sold at auction. Only registered importers will be allowed to participate in the auction, and any ODS they purchase will be deducted from their quota allocation. The importer was fined 50,000 pesos and suffered revocation of certificate of registration and permit to import. | ||
| Philippines | 29 | 185 | 2004 | 01 May, 2003 | CFC-12 and HCFC-22 | 454 cylinders of 13.6 kg each | China | Using Neutron refrigerant identifier, the shipment was tested and found to be 30.7% HFC-134a, 9.9% CFC-12, 48.3% HCFC-22, and 11.1% hydrocarbon, instead of pure HFC-134a, as declared. If computed by percentage weight, CFC-12 amounted to 539 kilograms. | ||
| Philippines | 16 | 205 | 2003 | 01 Aug, 2003 | CFC-12 | 1,140 cylinders of 13.6 kg each | China | The shipment was apprehended by the Government of Philippines after which the investigation revealed that the importer applied for a license to import HFC-134a but instead illegally imported CFC-12. The shipment was packed and labelled as HFC-134a but with no brand name and no indication of where the substances had been manufactured. The Government of China has been requested by Philippines to investigate the supplier/exporter of the illegal CFCs. | ||
| China | 52 | 1 | 2022 | Nov 2019 | HCFC-22 | 1,500 kg | from China to Uzbekistan | In November 2019, Yiwu Shixiao Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. exported 1,500kg of HCFC-22 concealed in a batch of small commodities (sponge mats) without obtaining an export license. After customs inspection, it was found that the above-mentioned goods involved in the case were suspected of smuggling with concealed name. The case was handed over to the customs anti-smuggling department for filing and investigation. The goods involved in the case were intercepted. | According to Customs Law of the People's Republic of China, Regulations of The People's Republic of China on the Implementation of Customs Administrative Penalties and other existing laws and regulations, exporting goods that are restricted from export by the country by concealing its name has constituted smuggling. The company involved in the case was fined CNY 700, and the substances involved in the case were confiscated (case was closed in February 2020). | |
| China | 76 | 1 | 2024 | 28 Feb, 2023 | HCFC-22 | 2,706.4kg | From China to Iraq | To avoid customs inspection and control, the exporter intentionally concealed and attempted to smuggle refrigerant HCFC-22. This was identified during on-site inspection by the Chinese customs. | The goods involved were detained and confiscated. | The confiscated controlled substances have been auctioned according to legal procedures. |
| China | 60 | 1 | 2023 | 18 Mar, 2021 | HCFC-22, HCFC-141b | 4,520kg | from China to the Philippines | An attempt to export of a batch of goods was stopped by the customs. Some of the goods were not declared to the customs, including ozone depleting substances HCFC-22 and HCFC-141b. | The Chinese customs carried out on-site inspection and issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine of CNY 2845 was imposed. | |
| China | 76 | 2 | 2024 | 26 April, 2023 | HFC-134a | 3,000kg | From China to Nigeria | The goods attempted to be exported were not declared to the customs, including the controlled substance HFC-134a. This was identified during on-site inspection by the Chinese customs. | The Chinese customs issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine was imposed according to the law. | Controlled substances were returned to enterprises in the end. |
| China | 60 | 2 | 2023 | 29 May, 2021 | HCFC-22 | 149.6kg | from China to Lao People's Democratic Republic | An attempt to export of a batch of goods by vehicle transport was stopped by the customs. Some of the goods were not declared to customs, including ozone depleting substance HCFC-22. | The Chinese customs carried out on-site inspection and issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine of CNY 1644 was | |
| China | 52 | 2 | 2022 | Sept 2021 | HCFC-22 | 149.6 kg | from China to Kazakhstan | In September 2021, Deyouju Trading Company Co.,Ltd in Tacheng City exported 149.6kg HCFC-22 directly without obtaining an export license. After customs inspection, the above-mentioned goods were found to be undeclared. The goods were intercepted by Urumqi customs and then handed over to the customs anti-smuggling department for filing and investigation. | According to Customs Law of the People's Republic of China, Regulations of The People's Republic of China on the Implementation of Customs Administrative Penalties and other existing laws and regulations, the company involved in the case was imposed an administrative fine of CNY 900 for its violation of inaccurate declaration of names and quantities of exporting products, which affects the country’s licenses management (case was closed in September 2021). | |
| China | 60 | 3 | 2023 | 27 Apr, 2022 | HCFC-22 | 3,160kg | From China to Indonesia | An attempt to export of a batch of goods was stopped by the customs. Some of the goods were not declared to the customs, including ozone depleting substance HCFC-22. | The Chinese customs carried out on-site inspection and issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine of CNY 3000 was imposed. | |
| China | 76 | 3 | 2024 | 17 April, 2023 | HFC-134a; R-404A | 5,130kg of HFC-134a and 4,060kg of R-404A | From China to Malta | The goods attempted to be exported were not declared to the customs, including 5,130 kg of HFC-134a and 4,060 kg of R-404A. This was identified during on-site inspection by the Chinese customs. | The Chinese customs issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine was imposed according to the law. | Controlled substances were returned to enterprises in the end. |
| China | 60 | 4 | 2023 | 24 May, 2022 | HCFC-141b | 680kg | from China to Myanmar | An attempt to export of a batch of goods was stopped by the customs. Some of the goods were not declared to the customs, including ozone depleting substance HCFC-141b. | The Chinese customs carried out on-site inspection and issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine of CNY 900 was imposed. | |
| China | 76 | 4 | 2024 | 23 April, 2023 | HFC-134a | 9,050kg | From China to Ghana | The goods attempted to be exported were not declared to the customs, including the controlled substances HFC-134a. This was identified during on-site inspection by the Chinese customs. | The Chinese customs issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine was imposed according to the law. | Controlled substances were returned to enterprises in the end. |
| China | 76 | 5 | 2024 | 16 June, 2023 | HCFC-141b | 2,050kg | From China to Thailand | The goods attempted to be exported were not declared to the customs, including the controlled substances HCFC-141b. This was identified during on-site inspection by the Chinese customs. | The Chinese customs issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine was imposed according to the law. | Controlled substances were returned to enterprises in the end. |
| China | 60 | 5 | 2023 | 16 Jun, 2022 | HCFC-22 | 1,120kg | from China to Malaysia | Some of the goods attempted to be exported were not declared to the customs, including ozone depleting substance HCFC-22. | The Chinese customs carried out on-site inspection and issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine of CNY 5,000 was imposed. | |
| China | 60 | 6 | 2023 | 13 May, 2022 | HCFC-22 | 3,000kg | from China to Indonesia | Some of the goods attempted to be exported were not declared to the customs, including ozone depleting substance HCFC-22. | The Chinese customs carried out on-site inspection and issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine of CNY 9,000 was imposed. | |
| China | 76 | 6 | 2024 | 18 July, 2023 | R-404A | 110kg | From China to the Republic of Korea | The goods attempted to be exported were not declared to the customs, including the controlled substances R-404A. This was identified during on-site inspection by the Chinese customs. | The Chinese customs issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine was imposed according to the law. | Controlled substances were returned to enterprises in the end. |
| China | 60 | 7 | 2023 | 22 Jul, 2022 | HCFC-142b | 2,190kg | from China to the Nigeria | Some of the goods attempted to be exported were not declared to the customs, including ozone depleting substance HCFC-141b. | The Chinese customs carried out on-site inspection and issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine of CNY 3000 was imposed. | |
| China | 76 | 7 | 2024 | 3 August, 2023 | HFC-134a | 4,300kg | From China to the United Arab Emirates | The goods attempted to be exported were not declared to the customs, including the controlled substances HFC-134a. This was identified during on-site inspection by the Chinese customs. | The Chinese customs issued administrative penalties. Export of the goods was denied, and an administrative fine was imposed according to the law. | Controlled substances were returned to enterprises in the end. |
| Kyrgyzstan | 53 | 1 | 2022 | 26 Apr, 2022 | HCFC-22 | 217 kg (16 containers) | Tajikistan | The Border Guard Service of Kyrgyzstan prevented the illegal import of the ozone-depleting substance (HCFC-22) from Tajikistan into Kyrgyzstan. | The seized cargo of 16 cylinders of HCFC-22 was transferred together with accompanying documents to the customs point of the Batken regional department of customs for further investigation. The case was investigated by the State Customs Service. In July 2022, the Customs Service completed its investigation, the perpetrators were fined, and seized HCFC-22 was sent for disposal. HCFC-22 was transferred to the Recovery-Recycling-Reclamation Center in Osh city and placed in a 5-cubic-meter recycling tank to store contaminated refrigerants. | |
| Kyrgyzstan | 10 | 170 | 2007/2008 | Nov-Dec, 2007 | Halon-1211 and CFC-12 | 1,440 kg (ODP) of Halon-1211, 27 refrigerators with CFC-12 | Republic of Korea | A company registered in a free economic zone imported 2,400 pieces of car fire extinguishers using forged documents. A batch of 27 refrigerators was intercepted at port of entry and impounded. | Company was penalized and customs officers and inspectors punished for the offence. Owner of shipment was ordered to retrofit fridges based on R-12–R-134a at the importer’s own expense. | |
| Hungary | 54 | 1 | 2022 | 21 Oct, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 3.4 kg | not known | The Hungarian National Climate Protection Authority carried out an on-the-spot check on the 21st of October 2020, where 3,4 kg of HCFC-22 refrigerant has been seized. The customer has not provided information about the origin of the refrigerants during the administrative procedure. | 400.000 HUF (~1000 EUR) climate protection fine has been imposed, and the customer was obliged to ensure that the refrigerant is disposed of. The disposal has been carried out. | |
| Hungary | 54 | 2 | 2022 | 16 Sep, 2021 | HCFC-22 | 13.6 | not known | The Hungarian National Climate Protection Authority alongside with the custom services and the police carried out an on-the-spot check on the 16th of September 2021, where 13.6 kg of HCFC-22 refrigerant has been seized. The customer has not cooperated with the Authority. | 500.000 HUF (~1250 EUR) climate protection fine has been imposed, and the customer was obliged to pay the price for the disposal of the refrigerant seized (1.713.970 HUF ~4280 EUR). The case has been taken over by the police. | Criminal procedure currently in progress. |
| Lithuania | 59 | 1 | 2023 | 2020 | R-452A | 32,14 kg (2 imports, total of 32 items of equipment) | from Russia to Lithuania | Imports outside the quota system but with customs declaration (illegal trade detected after additional audit in 2022) | Released for free circulation | A fine imposed |
| Lithuania | 50 | 1 | 2021 | 17 Jan 2020 | HFC-134a | 48.30 Kg | From Belarus | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 1 | 2020 | 2 Feb, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 78 | 1 | 2024 | 14 June, 2023 | HFC-125 | 95.92kg | From Republic of Belarus to Lithuania | 1. Misdeclaration and concealment. 2. Detected during routine check by customs officer. 3. 2014 EU F-Gas Regulation 517/2014. | The goods were seized. The administrative decision was taken – confiscation of the goods, the car and fine imposed. | Confiscated items are still kept in customs. They will be disposed of after appropriate decisions have been made. |
| Lithuania | 78 | 2 | 2024 | 9 September, 2023 | HFC-134a | 13.6kg | From Russia to Lithuania | 1. Misdeclaration and concealment. Non-refillable container was carried concealed in a car. 2. Detected during routine check by customs officer. 3. 2014 EU F-Gas Regulation 517/2014. | The goods were seized. The administrative decision was taken – confiscation of the goods and fine imposed. | Confiscated items are still kept in customs. They will be disposed of after appropriate decisions have been made. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 2 | 2020 | 14 Feb, 2019 | HFC-134a | 5 cylinders | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | An investigation is under way. | |
| Lithuania | 59 | 2 | 2023 | 2020 | R-404A | 21,13 kg (5 imports, total of 103 items of equipment) | from Russia to Lithuania | The goods was misdeclared with wrong HS code (illegal trade detected after additional audit in 2022) | Released for free circulation. | A fine imposed. |
| Lithuania | 50 | 2 | 2021 | 22 Jan 2020 | R-404A | 10.90 Kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 50 | 3 | 2021 | 25 Jan 2020 | R-404A | 10.90 Kg | From Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 59 | 3 | 2023 | 2021 | R-404A | 6,36 kg (4 imports, total of 59 items of equipment) | from Russia to Lithuania | The goods was misdeclared with wrong HS code (illegal trade detected after additional audit in 2022). | Released for free circulation. | A fine imposed. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 3 | 2020 | 20 Feb, 2019 | HFC-134a | 40,8 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 4 | 2020 | 20 Feb, 2019 | R-404A | 10,9 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 59 | 4 | 2023 | 10 May, 2021 | HFC-134a | 650 kg (650 pcs of single use aluminum canisters for medical device) | from USA to Lithuania | Imports outside the quota system but with customs declaration. | Released for free circulation. | A fine imposed. |
| Lithuania | 50 | 4 | 2021 | 3 Feb 2020 | HFC-134a; R-404A | HFC-134a – 40.80 kg R-404A – 32.70 kg | From Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 59 | 5 | 2023 | 11 Feb, 2022 | R-404A | 21,8 kg (2 seizures) | from Belarus to Lithuania | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders. | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 50 | 5 | 2021 | 25 Feb 2020 | HFC-134a | 13.60 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 5 | 2020 | 4 Mar, 2019 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 6 | 2020 | 7 Mar, 2019 | HFC-32 | 1 cylinder | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 59 | 6 | 2023 | 06 Sep, 2022 | R-410A and HFC-32 | 10,683 kg of HFC-32 (seized 8 air conditioners charged with refrigerant); 9 kg of R-410A (seized 3 air conditioners charged with refrigerant). | from China to Latvia | Import of air conditioners without compliant labeling. | Seizure. Released for free circulation following labelling of the cylinders and equipment as required by the EU F-gas legislation. | Pending administrative case. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 7 | 2020 | 15 Mar, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 8 | 2020 | 16 Mar, 2019 | HFC-134a | 10 cylinders | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 9 | 2020 | 23 Mar, 2019 | R-404A | 21,8 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 9 | 2021 | 6 Apr 2020 | R-404A; HFC-134a | R-404A – 10.90 kg; HFC-134a – 13.60 kg | From Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 10 | 2020 | 26 Mar, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 10 | 2021 | 24 Apr 2020 | R-410A; R-404A | R-410A – 11.30 kg ; R-404A – 19.60 kg | From Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 11 | 2020 | 26 Mar, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | An investigation is under way. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 11 | 2021 | 25 Apr 2020 | R-404A; R-410A | R-404A – 9.8 kg ; R-410A – 22.60 kg | From Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 50 | 12 | 2021 | 30 May 2020 | HFC-134a; R-410A | HFC-134a – 95.20 kg ; R-410A – 88.20 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 12 | 2020 | 27 Mar, 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders (27,2 kg) | from Russia to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 13 | 2020 | 29 Mar, 2019 | HFC-134a | 4 cylinders (54,4 kg) | from Russia to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 13 | 2021 | 31 May 2020 | HFC-134a | 13.60 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 50 | 14 | 2021 | 6 Jun 2020 | R-404A | 119.90 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 14 | 2020 | 29 Mar, 2019 | R-404A | 21,8 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 15 | 2020 | 31 Mar, 2019 | HFC-134a, R-404A | 24,5 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. The goods were transported in non-refillable cylinders | Fine was imposed. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 15 | 2021 | 9 Jun 2020 | R-404A; R-410A; HFC-134a | 10,940.00 kg | From China | Imports outside the quota system but with customs declaration | Seizure | A fine imposed |
| Lithuania | 43 | 16 | 2020 | 4 Apr, 2019 | HFC-134a | 13,6 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 16 | 2021 | 16 Jun 2020 | R-404A | 21.80 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 50 | 17 | 2021 | 8 Jul 2020 | R-404A | 21.80 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 17 | 2020 | 8 Apr, 2019 | R-507A | 22,6 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 18 | 2021 | 24 Jul 2020 | R-404A | 21.80 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 18 | 2020 | 16 Apr, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 19 | 2020 | 2 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 3 cylinders | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 19 | 2021 | 26 Jul 2020 | R-404A | 21.80 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 50 | 20 | 2021 | 25 Aug 2020 | R-410A | 2 cylinders (29.80 kg) | From Russia | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 20 | 2020 | 3 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 21 | 2021 | 25 Aug 2020 | R-404A | 32.70 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 21 | 2020 | 5 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 22 | 2021 | 7 Sept 2020 | R-404A | 21.80 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 22 | 2020 | 6 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders (27,2 kg) | from Russia to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 23 | 2021 | 8 Sept 2020 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder (13.60 kg) | From Russia | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 23 | 2020 | 7 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders (27,2 kg) | from Russia to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 24 | 2021 | 20 Sept 2020 | R-404A | 10.90 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 24 | 2020 | 7 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 1 cylinder (13,6 kg) | from Russia to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 25 | 2021 | 26 Sept 2020 | R-410A; R-407C | R-410A – 11.30 kg; R-407C – 45.20 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 25 | 2020 | 9 May, 2019 | R-404A | 21,8 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | An investigation is under way. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 26 | 2020 | 10 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 40,8 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 26 | 2021 | 16 Oct 2020 | R-404A | 76.30 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 27 | 2020 | 10 May, 2019 | R-404A | 10,9 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 27 | 2021 | 26 Oct 2020 | R-410A | 33.50 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 28 | 2020 | 17 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 28 | 2021 | 3 Nov 2020 | R-410A | 45.20 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 50 | 28 | 2021 | 4 Nov 2020 | R-410A | 22.60 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 29 | 2020 | 18 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 30 | 2021 | 15 Nov 2020 | HFC-134a | 13.60 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 30 | 2020 | 19 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 13,6 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 31 | 2020 | 20 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 31 | 2021 | 28 Nov 2020 | HFC-134a | 27.20 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 31 | 2020 | 20 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 32 | 2021 | 5 Dec 2020 | HFC-134a | 40.80 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 32 | 2020 | 25 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 13,6 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 33 | 2021 | 29 Dec 2020 | R-125; HFC-134a | R-125 – 8,840.00 kg ; HFC-134a – 3,700.00 kg | From Russia | Imports outside the quota system but with customs declaration | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 33 | 2020 | 25 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 34 | 2021 | 23 Jan 2021 | HFC-134a | 13.60 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 34 | 2020 | 26 May, 2019 | HFC-134a | 13,6 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 35 | 2021 | 23 Feb 2021 | R-404A | 65.40 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 35 | 2020 | 3 Jun, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 36 | 2020 | 5 Jun, 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 36 | 2021 | 27 Mar 2021 | HFC-134a | 27.20 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 50 | 37 | 2021 | 7 Jun 2021 | HFC-134a | 13.60 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 37 | 2020 | 6 Jun, 2019 | R-404A | 2 cylinders (21,8 kg) | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 38 | 2020 | 6 Jun, 2019 | HFC-134a | 13,6 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 38 | 2021 | 12 Jun 2021 | HFC-134a | 13.60 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 39 | 2020 | 12 Jun, 2019 | HFC-134a | 1,150 cylinders | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | An investigation is under way. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 39 | 2021 | 20 Jun 2021 | HFC-134a | 13.60 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 40 | 2020 | 13 Jun, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 50 | 40 | 2021 | 25 Jun 2021 | HFC-134a | 13.60 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 50 | 41 | 2021 | 31 Jul 2021 | HFC-134a | 6.50 kg | From Belarus | Smuggling of non-refillable cylinders | Seizure | A fine imposed. Goods were confiscated. |
| Lithuania | 43 | 41 | 2020 | 14 Jun, 2019 | R-407C | 2 cylinders (22,6 kg) | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 42 | 2020 | 14 Jun, 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders (27,2 kg) | from Russia to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 43 | 2020 | 19 Jun, 2019 | HFC-134a | 81,6 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 44 | 2020 | 20 Jun, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 45 | 2020 | 21 Jun, 2019 | R-407C | 11,3 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 46 | 2020 | 21 Jun, 2019 | HFC-134a | 13,6 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 47 | 2020 | 22 Jun, 2019 | R-410A | 45,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 48 | 2020 | 22 Jun, 2019 | R-407C; R-410A | 33,9 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 49 | 2020 | 22 Jun, 2019 | R-410A | 45,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 50 | 2020 | 22 Jun, 2019 | R-404A | 10,9 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 51 | 2020 | 24 Jun, 2019 | R-404A | 2 cylinders (21,8 kg) | from Russia to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 52 | 2020 | 4 Jul, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 53 | 2020 | 9 Jul, 2019 | R-404A | 21,8 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 54 | 2020 | 11 Jul, 2019 | HFC-134a | 2 cylinders | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 55 | 2020 | 14 Jul, 2019 | R-407C | 5 cylinders (56,6 kg) | from Russia to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 56 | 2020 | 16 Jul, 2019 | HFC-134a; HFC-32 | 23,6 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 57 | 2020 | 17 Jul, 2019 | HFC-134a | 40,8 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 58 | 2020 | 24 Jul, 2019 | HFC-134a | 40,8 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 59 | 2020 | 29 Jul, 2019 | HFC-134a; R-404A | 24,5 kg: HFC-134a (1 cylinder, 13,6 kg) and R-404A (1 cylinder, 10,9 kg) | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 60 | 2020 | 10 Aug, 2019 | HFC-134a | 13,6 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 61 | 2020 | 23 Aug, 2019 | R-404A | 10,9 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 62 | 2020 | 26 Sep, 2019 | R-404A | 7 cylinders (76,3 kg) | from Russia to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 63 | 2020 | 26 Sep, 2019 | HFC-134a | 27,2 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 64 | 2020 | 13 Oct, 2019 | R-404A | 21,8 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 65 | 2020 | 27 Oct, 2019 | R-404A | 2 cylinders | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 66 | 2020 | 8 Nov, 2019 | R-404A | 3 cylinders | from Belarus to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | Fine was imposed. Goods were confiscated. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 73 | 2020 | 17 Mar, 2020 | HFC-134a | 6,19 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | An investigation is under way. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 74 | 2020 | 22 Mar, 2020 | HFC-134a | 3 cylinders (40,8 kg) | from Russia to Lithuania | Illegal non-refillable cylinders with refrigerant were found during the roadside inspection. | An investigation is under way. | |
| Lithuania | 43 | 75 | 2020 | 29 Mar, 2020 | R-404A | 3,78 kg | from Belarus to Lithuania | An illegal non-refillable cylinder with refrigerant was found during the roadside inspection. | An investigation is under way. | |
| Nigeria | 41 | 1 | 2020 | 2013 | CFC-12 | 89 Cylinders of 16.8KG ≈ 1.5 MT of CFC-12 | from China to Nigeria | In 2013, a company illegally imported 89 cylinders containing 16.8 kg of CFC-12 refrigerant each from China to Lagos, Nigeria. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration & Control (NAFDAC) are designated national authorities responsible for control of import/export and issuance of license/permits to chemical importers in Nigeria. NCS and NAFDAC in collaboration confiscated this illegal import. The shipment papers did not state that it was CFC-12. It was identified using gas identifiers. | The seized goods were received by the NOU and safely stored at the Ozone village- a centre for Ozone-friendly technology development. The company that illegally traded in the CFC-12 was fined, which was paid and also issued with a letter of warning. The company is still doing operating but under a very strict supervision by the relevant chemical regulatory agency. The CFC-12 was destructed using rotary kiln incineration technology, under Nigeria’s Pilot ODS wastes Disposal Project implemented by UNIDO. | in 2019 UNEP issued global award certificates for NAFDAC & NCS in recognition of their roles in preventing illegal use of banned Ozone Depleting Substances, specifically CFC-12 in Nigeria and encouraged the Ministry to present the certificates to the agencies during celebration of the Ozone Day. The award certificates and medals were presented to the two organizations, accordingly. |
| Burkina Faso | 35 | 1 | 2019 | 15 May, 2019 | CFC-12 but traded as HFC-134a in a HFC-134a cylinder | 2 cylinder of 13.4kg | From Cote d'Ivoire (according to re-seller) to Burkina Faso | The substances in the cylinder is marked as HFC-134a, but after analyzing it, it appear to be CFC-12 | 2 cylinders have been confiscated by the NOU. | The importation is coming from some where else, as Cote d’Ivoire is not producing refrigerant. Investigation is still going on |
| Armenia | 77 | 1 | 2024 | 5 February, 2024 | HFC-134a and R-404A | 4,692kg of HFC-134a and 8,774.5kg of R-404A | From USA to Armenia (via Georgia) | The shipment of HFC -134a and R-404A was unauthorised and not accompanied by the proper documentation, the latter fact being revealed through the iPIC consultation with Georgia which was a transit country. The Armenian company ABRO Prestige LLC submitted to Georgian authorities the document confirming that HFC -134a R-404A are not dual-use items. NOU Georgia shared this document with the NOU Armenia on 5 February 2024 requesting for the confirmation of the validity of the document. NOU Armenia informed the Georgian counterpart that it was the wrong document and that the company didn’t hold any HFC quota nor had ever applied for the import license, hence not authorised to import the mentioned substances to Armenia. | The company ABRO Prestige LLC was first referred to the Ministry of Environment of Armenia to apply for the annual HFC quota, and then for the import license. On February 9, 2024, NOU Georgia shared the newly submitted import license, and NOU Armenia confirmed its validity. | This case of unauthorised shipment was revealed through the iPIC consultations with Georgia, thus, reconfirming the efficiency of this mechanism. |
| Armenia | 18 | 94 | 2019 | 18 May, 2017 | CTC | 400 cylinders of CTC (carbon tetrachloride) of 500 ml each, 200 kg in total | Importing country: Armenia. Exporting country: People’s Republic of China | On 15 May 2017 TAG HEM LLC imported a container from the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Armenia containing various goods including carbon tetrachloride, being unaware of the necessary proceedings for this special type of goods. Having checked the customs codes of all the goods, the customs officer requested for the import license for carbon tetrachloride. The importing company TAG HEM LLC applied to the Ministry of Nature Protection requesting for the import license but was rejected since the import of this substance was banned by the Government Resolution n 90-N. The Customs Service seized this product and released the rest of the products from the container. | Unwanted goods were seized by the Customs Service for their further destruction. The Customs Service applied to the Ministry of Nature Protection requesting for the indication of the destruction facilities in the country. The Ministry of Nature Protection replied in the official communication that no destruction facilities were available in the country. Following this communication the Customs Service advised the company to re-export this product because no destruction facilities were available in the country. | Currently the seized goods are stored in the customs warehouse. |
| Armenia | 1 | 161 | 2007/2008 | 01 May, 2007 | Waste mixture of 15% HFC-134a mixed with 85% other refrigerants (CFC, HCFC) | 1 cylinder mislabelled as HFC-134a | United Arab Emirates | Mislabelling of waste mixture as virgin R-134a was detected when testing cylinders during customs training | ||
| Seychelles | 58 | 1 | 2023 | Sep 2021 | HCFC-22 | From Seychelles to China | According to the information that was sent to the importer by supplier, the substance was supposed to be HFC-134a. | The Importer was fined as per the Environment Protection (Ozone) Regulations 2010 | The equipment was seized on arrival by custom. However, the gas was removed and the equipment retrofitted with HFC-134a. | |
| Seychelles | 58 | 2 | 2022 | 24 May, 2022 | HCFC-22 | 13.6 kg | from Seychelles to China | The cylinder came as a free cylinder with the cold store. Furthermore the carton box was labelled as 10.9kg, but on the cylinder it was 13.6kg. | Fine of SR 3000/kg was imposed on importer as per the Environment Protection (Ozone) Regulations 2010. | Cylinder was seized by custom and reshipped back |
| Seychelles | 58 | 3 | 2023 | 24 May, 2022 | HCFC-22 | 3 kg | from Seychelles to China | According to the information that was sent to the importer by the supplier, the substance was supposed to be HFC-134a | Environment fine paid (SR3000/Equipment) | The equipment has been seized on arrival by custom, until reshipment of the HCFC-22 cylinder. Equipment was retrofitted and reshipment of refrigerant gas done. |
| Seychelles | 58 | 4 | 2023 | 26 Sep, 2022 | HCFC-141b | 81 kg | From Seychelles to United Arab Emirates | Refrigerant was imported without proper procedures | Refrigerant was seized at custom & fine to be paid (SR3000/kg) | Awaiting re-shipment to country of origin |
| Seychelles | 12 | 173 | 2007/2008 | 2007 | CFC-12 (refrigerators) | 14 kg | United Arab Emirates | A consignment of 10 refrigerators and 4 chest freezers with labels of HFC-134a were imported into the country, from the United Arab Emirates, but on closer inspection and testing of the refrigerant by custom officers, it was found to be CFC-12. It was confiscated by the ozone unit. | The importer was fined SR 2500/-(approx $300) per piece of equipment for retrofitting by the ozone unit, plus another fine under the Trades Tax Act. | |
| Seychelles | 12 | 174 | 2007/2008 | 2007 | CFC-11 and CFC-12 (refrigerators) | 88 kg | China | A consignment of 88 refrigerators and chillers with CFC-11 and CFC-12 were imported into the country, from China, to be sold in the shops by a local supplier. The consignment was confiscated by the ozone unit. | The importer was fined under Trade Tax Act for importing banned gas plus reshipment of the consignment to its country of origin. Importer was given a final warning. | |
| Seychelles | 12 | 175 | 2007/2008 | 2007 | CFC-12 | 1 cylinder (13.6 kg) | United Arab Emirates | Importation permit for 1 cylinder of R-406a was given by the ozone unit to a local importer. On arrival it was found to be R-12 (from the United Arab Emirates). | The importer was fined under the Trade Tax Act for importing a banned gas and giving wrong information to customs, plus required to reship the gas at his own cost. | |
| Italy | 63 | 1 | 2023 | 5 February, 2020 | R-410A and HFC-134a | 6,000 kg of R-410A and 4,320 kg of HFC-134a | from Türkiye to Italy | Refrigerant Gases | Seizure and confiscation | |
| Italy | 81 | 1 | 2024 | 28 April, 2023 | HFC-134a | 715kg | From Bulgaria to Italy | concealment, Reg. UE 517/2014 art.16 | seizure and report to the judicial authority | |
| Italy | 81 | 2 | 2024 | 11 October, 2023 | HFC-134a | 12,000kg | From China via Greece to Italy | concealment, Reg. UE 517/2014 art.16 | seizure and report to the judicial authority | |
| Italy | 63 | 2 | 2023 | 5 December, 2019 | HFC-134a, R-404A and HFO-1234yf | 25.6 kg of HFC-134a, 9.8 kg of R-404A, and 5 kg of HFO-1234yf | Unknown | Products seized during a control at a retailer store | Seizure and confiscation | |
| Italy | 63 | 3 | 2023 | 6 February, 2020 | HFCs | 2,510 kg | from Türkiye to Italy | Infringement of the articles 16, 17 and 19 of the EU Regulation n. 517/2014 | Implementing the articles 16 and 17 of the EU Regulation, a violation of the provisions has been notified pursuant to pertinent national Law ( art.11 of RDL 14.11.1926 n.1923, converted into the Law of 07 July 1927 n.1495 and subsequent amendments, as amended, most recently art. 67 Legislative Decree 12.30.1999 n. 507). In relation to article 19 infringement, art. 6 of Legislative Decree No. 26/2013 and subsequent amendments have been applied. | The goods (138 gas cylinders) found at the warehouse were seized pursuant to art.13 L. 689/91 and articles 11 of Law 1495/1927 and 20 of Law 689/81. A total of 182.442 kg of HFCs imported in 2019 was found in violation of the EU Regulation n. 517/2014 |
| Italy | 81 | 3 | 2024 | 31 October, 2023 | HFC-125, HFC-32 and HFC-134a | 13,190kg | From China via Greece to Italy | concealment, Reg. UE 517/2014 art.16 | seizure and report to the judicial authority | |
| Italy | 63 | 4 | 2023 | 25 July 2019 | HFCs | 49.4 kg | From Tunisia from Italy | Not declared goods brought in a car, coming from Tunisia by ship. | Seizure and report to the prosecutor | |
| Italy | 81 | 4 | 2024 | 5 September, 2023 | R-410A and HFC-134a, gas mixtures | R-410A is 22,750kg and HFC-134a is 23,000kg | From Turkey via Italy to Germany | The goods and documentation did not arrive at the German customs office of destination. Fake German customs stamp on two custom operations National violations for aggravated smuggling: Artt. 292, 293 e 295 lett. c e d, D.P.R. 43/1973 | Seizure and report to the judicial authority. Issue of assessment notices for recovery of customs duties. | Request to the German Customs Authority to verify the regularity of the stamp and the actual arrival of the goods at destination. |
| Italy | 81 | 5 | 2024 | 5 September, 2023 | R-410A, R-404A and R-507A | R-410A is 50,360kg; R-404A is 20,000 kg; R-507A is 78,800kg | From China to Italy | Placing on the market of unallocated hydrofluorocarbon quotas Art.15 Reg. UE 517/2014 Art. 13 D.Lgs. 163/2019 | Seizure and report to the judicial authority. | The real quantity imported was much higher than that intended for military use. |
| Italy | 63 | 5 | 2023 | 1 August, 2019 | HFCs | 46.3 kg | From Tunisia from Italy | Not declared goods brought in a car, coming from Tunisia by ship. | Seizure and report to the prosecutor | |
| Italy | 63 | 6 | 2023 | 16 August, 2019 | HFCs | 21.8 kg | From Tunisia from Italy | Not declared goods brought in a car, coming from Tunisia by ship. | Seizure and report to the prosecutor | |
| Italy | 63 | 7 | 2023 | 26 August, 2019 | HFCs | 13.6 kg | From Tunisia from Italy | Not declared goods brought in a car, coming from Tunisia by ship. | Seizure and report to the prosecutor | |
| Italy | 63 | 7 | 2023 | 7 April, 2021 | HFC-134a, R-404A | 19.368 kg of HFC-134a and 4.280 kg of R404-A | From China to Italy | Refrigerant’s cylinders without labelling; OLAF Case OC/2018/1145; 3. Artt. 16-17 Reg. EU 517/2014 | Administrative detention ex artt. 13 e 19 Law n° 689/81, penalties, reporting to the competent authorities. Violations: 1) art. 11 Law R.D.L. N° 1923/26, amended by art. 67 D.LGS. N° 507/99; 2) art. 6 Law N° 26/2013 | |
| Italy | 63 | 8 | 2023 | 29 September, 2019 | HFCs | 22.2 kg | From Tunisia from Italy | Not declared goods brought in a car, coming from Tunisia by ship. | Seizure and report to the prosecutor | |
| Italy | 63 | 9 | 2023 | 10 November, 2019 | HFCs | 21.8 kg | From Tunisia from Italy | Not declared goods brought in a car, coming from Tunisia by ship. | Seizure and report to the prosecutor | |
| Italy | 63 | 10 | 2023 | 17 April, 2019 | HFC-134a, R-404A, R-407C and R410A | 8,160 kg of HFC-134a, 328 kg of R-404A, 340 kg of R-407C and 340 kg of R-410A | from Türkiye to Italy | Import without EU quota; omitted HFC portal registration and found in non-refillable containers. | Seizure and crime report to the public prosecutor of Trieste | |
| Italy | 63 | 11 | 2023 | 6 March, 2020 | R-407C and R-410A | 855 kg of R-407C and 1,470 kg of R-410A | from Türkiye to Italy | Import without EU quota; omitted HFC portal registration | Seizure and crime report to the public prosecutor of Trieste | |
| Italy | 63 | 12 | 2023 | 9 March, 2020 | HFC-134a, HFC-143a, HFC-125 | Germany/Netherlands | Goods not declared | seizure | 40 cylinders with mixed refrigerant gas, cylinders labelled “Honest R-404A” | |
| Italy | 63 | 13 | 2023 | 2 September, 2019 | HFC-134a | 408 kg | From China via Türkiye to Italy | art. 11 paragraph 1 of the UE Regulation n. 517/2014 (non-refillable container) | seizure | |
| Italy | 63 | 14 | 2023 | 29 January, 2020 | HFC-134a, HFC-143a, R-410A and HFC-32 | 628 kg | Transit from Greece | art. 11 paragraph 1 of the EU Regulation n. 517/2014 (non-refillable container) | seizure | |
| Italy | 63 | 15 | 2023 | 9 August, 2020 | R-404A | 21.8 kg | from Tunisia to Italy (Palermo) | concealment, non-refillable cylinders hidden between luggage identified during travellers border controls; 3. Reg. UE 517/2014. | Seizure and crime report to Public Prosecutor | |
| Italy | 63 | 16 | 2023 | 20 December, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 13.6 | from Tunisia to Italy (Palermo) | concealment, non-refillable cylinders hidden between luggage identified during travellers border controls; 3. Reg. EU 517/2014. | Seizure and crime report to Public Prosecutor | |
| Italy | 63 | 17 | 2023 | 17 October, 2021 | HCFC-22 | 13.6 kg | from Tunisia to Italy (Palermo) | concealment, non-refillable cylinders hidden between luggage identified during travellers border controls; 3. Reg. EU 517/2014. | Seizure and crime report to Public Prosecutor | |
| Italy | 63 | 18 | 2023 | 21 September, 2020 | HFC-32 | 12.040 kg | from Tunisia to Italy (Palermo) | Illegal importation without a quota; detected during a post clearance control of import custom declarations. | Seizure and application of a fine | |
| Italy | 63 | 19 | 2023 | 23 September, 2020 | HCFC-22, R-404A, R-410A, and HFC-32 | 300 cylinders of total 3,700 kg | From China to Italy | Italian customs authorities identified the consignment (goods declared as empty cylinders) shipped by sea as suspicious. The importing company was not in possession of the necessary F-gas import quota. REG. UE 517 2014 | ||
| Italy | 63 | 20 | 2023 | 21 July, 2020 | HFC-32 | 12,040 kg | from Tunisia to Italy | The import was carried out without a quota | Confiscated, applicable a administrative fine from € 206,58 to € 2.478,99 pursuant to art 11 RDL 1923/1926 | |
| Italy | 63 | 22 | 2023 | 18 May, 2021 | From China to Italy | Assessment review on internal verification on intelligence/initiative. Reg. EU n. 517 2014. | Not released for free circulation | The seizure was made in 2021 while the imports were in 2018-2019 when the quota system wasn’t well known | ||
| Italy | 63 | 23 | 2023 | 31 May, 2021 | HFC-134a | 544 kg | from Ukraine to Italy | Art. 16 Reg. EU n. 517/2014, imports without authorization, no quota for F-gas. | Not released for free circulation | The seizure was made in 2021 while the imports were made in 2018-2019 when the quota system wasn’t well known |
| Italy | 63 | 24 | 2023 | 15 November, 2021 | R-404A | 196 kg | to Italy | Assessment review on import without authorization. No notification received from the EC on the quota for F-gas import (EU n. 517/2014) | Penalty imposed | 16 cylinders |
| Italy | 63 | 25 | 2023 | 16 August, 2021 | HFC-134a | 3,950 kg | from China via Netherlands to Italy | no documentation relating to the assignment, no allocation of quota and registration in the European HFC Register; control at the Customs of Ancona, the customs declaration with which the goods were declared imported from China by the Italian company : Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons: Tetrafluorethane (freon gas) R134A, F-Gas contained in 5 cylinders for a total net weight of 3,950 Kg. The quantity of F-Gas, imported by the company, was intended to load the air conditioners of the ship under construction at the Shipyard located in the port of Ancona. EU Regulation n. 517/2014. Legislative Decree. n. 163/2019 | Report of Seizure and Reliance in Judicial Free Case (Articles 354 and 259 of the Code of Criminal Procedure) | Arrange, follow and complete checklists on fluorinated greenhouse gases in bulk according to the guidance of EU Regulation no. 517/2014; arrange, follow and complete F- Gas Equipment Checklist a greenhouse effect or whose functioning depends on these gases |
| Italy | 63 | 26 | 2023 | 20 January, 2022 | R-407C | 3,767 kg | From China to Italy | Ship Customs inspection on import with physical verification, fake declaration of possession of quota. Art 483 Penal Code. | Crime report | |
| Italy | 63 | 27 | 2023 | 30 June, 2022 | R-410A | n/a | From France to Italy | Assessment Review on Import documentary check on INF AM. Imports without authorization, i.e. quota for F-gas ex art. 2 Reg. EU n. 517/2014 (without registration and quota) | crime report | |
| Italy | 8 | 154 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | HCFC-22 | 35,040 kg | HCFC-22 in the amount of 35,040 kg was imported in 2006 without an import licence. The case was detected by the European Commission through documentary cross checks. | The competent authority investigated the matter and concluded that the failure to apply for a licence had been unintentional. | ||
| Italy | 9 | 169 | 2007/2008 | 1 Jan to 31 Dec, 2005 | Unknown | Unknown | In two cases the gross weight of the goods did not correspond to that declared. | Sanction enforcement under Italian law. | ||
| Micronesia (Federated States of) | 36 | 1 | 2019 | 30 Jan, 2019 | HCFC-22 and R-404A | 0.182 MT | China | A fishing vessel belonging to a foreign owned locally based fishing company docked in Kosrae state. Customs Officers from the state of Kosrae conducted an inspection and found that the vessel misdeclared number of cylinders of R-22 and R-404A. | Customs seized both supplies of HCFC-22 and R-404A when it was found that the company not only misdeclared actual quantities of cylinders for each refrigerant,but failed to secure an import permit for the ODS R-22. The volume of R-22 and R-404A totaled 0.183 MT and 0.698 MT respectively. The FSM NOU has issued a penalty of $25,000 against the company in accordance with FSM’s Ozone Depleting Substances regulations. | The seized HCFC-22 cylinders totaling 0.183 MT is currently in storage with Kosrae State Customs Office. The 64 cylinders of R-404A was eventually released back to the company after the company had paid penalties to Customs for misdeclaration of goods. |
| Micronesia (Federated States of) | 6 | 131 | 2016 | 08 Oct, 2015 | CFC-12 | 45 Kg (180 canisters of 250g each) | Federated States of Micronesia/China | Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12 falsely labelled as Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a)). 6 cases of canisters labelled as Arkane HCF-134a. Each case contained 30 canisters of 250g of CFC-12 | Confiscated and stored by Federated States of Micronesia, Yap State Field Office | |
| Congo | 62 | 1 | 2023 | 2020 | HCFC-22 | 273kg | from China to Congo | Import without a license. Regulation 003 of 21 April 1991 on the protection of the environment stipulates in article 57 "import, production, trade and consumption of hazardous, potentially toxic, chemical substances are subject to the authorization by the Ministry of Environment. Order 2057/MIME regulating imports of ODS and equipment containing them provides in its article 3 that: “The import, export and re-export of ODS and equipment containing them are subject to authorization by the Ministry responsible for trade on the advice of its environment counterpart'. | The subtances had been seized by the Port Customs officers who found that the importer did not have the license of the Ministry of Trade. The Customs services contacted the Directors of Environment and Trade in the region, who in turn contacted the National Ozone Office. It was therefore concluded that the importer had to pay a fine set by law and then regularize his situation, before getting back his product. Since the importer had not appeared for two years, the 21 cylinders of 13 kg each had been auctioned off to refrigeration specialists. Awareness campaigns and training of Customs officers undertaken by the NOO for more than three years mean that no controlled substance and equipment containing them can enter the Congo without an import license. | |
| Georgia | 34 | 1 | 2019 | 15 Feb, 2018 | HCFC-22 | 13.6 kg HCFC-22 (1 cylinder) | Shipment by road from Azerbaijan through the Customs Clearance Zone “Tsiteli Khidi” | On 15 February 2018, Georgia Customs Service detected an attempt of illegal import of one non-refillable refrigerant cylinder in the Customs Clearance Zone “Tsiteli Khidi” at the border between Azerbaijan and Georgia. The inspection of a passenger car took place as part of the Customs Risk Management Framework and resulted into the seizure of one cylinder containing 13,6 kg of HCFC-22 refrigerant. The driver did not have any shipment papers or import license. | Analysis of the contents of the refrigerant cylinder with a refrigerant identifier (model RI-2002PA) confirmed that it contained HCFC-22. The cylinder was placed in the storage of a service agency of the Ministry of Finance. An administrative procedure and a court case were initiated. The driver had to pay a fine of about 270 GEL (approx. USD 90). | |
| Georgia | 34 | 2 | 2019 | 12 Apr, 2018 | HCFC-22 | 68 kg HCFC-22 (5 cylinders) | Shipment by road from Turkey through the Customs Clearance Zone “Batumi” | On 12 April 2018, Georgia Customs Service detected an attempt of illegal import of five non-refillable refrigerant cylinders in the Customs Clearance Zone “Batumi” at the border between Turkey and Georgia. The inspection of a truck took place as part of the Customs Risk Management Framework and resulted into the seizure of five cylinders containing 13.6 kg of HCFC-22 refrigerant. The driver did not have any shipment papers or import license. | Analysis of the contents of the refrigerant cylinders with a refrigerant identifier (model RI-2002PA) confirmed that it contained HCFC-22. The cylinders were placed in the storage of a service agency of the Ministry of Finance. An administrative procedure and a court case were initiated. The driver had to pay a fine of about 1360 GEL (approx. 450 Euros). | |
| Georgia | 34 | 3 | 2019 | 18 Jul, 2018 | CTC | 1.6 kg CTC (1 cylinder) | Shipment by air from Russia through the Customs Clearance Zone “Tbilisi Airport” | On 18 July 2018, Georgia Customs Service detected an attempt of illegal import of one glass jar of 1.6 kg of carbon tetrachloride (CTC) in the Customs Clearance Zone “Tbilisi Airport”. The shipment arrived from Russia and the shipment papers were inspected as part of the Customs Risk Management Framework. The shipment papers indicated carbon tetrachloride and the jar was labeled accordingly. However, the import of carbon tetrachloride into Georgia is banned and thus there was no import license. | The seized jar was stored at the Customs Department. An administrative procedure and court case were initiated. The owner had to pay a fine of 48 GEL (approx. 16 Euros). | |
| Georgia | 34 | 4 | 2019 | 19 Jul, 2018 | HCFC-22 | 13.6 kg HCFC-22 (1 cylinder) | Shipment by air from Russia through the Customs Clearance Zone “Tbilisi Airport” | On 19 July 2018, Georgia Customs Service detected an attempt of illegal import of one non-refillable refrigerant cylinder in the Customs Clearance Zone “Tsiteli Khidi” at the border between Azerbaijan and Georgia. The inspection of a passenger car took place as part of the Customs Risk Management Framework and resulted into the seizure of one cylinder containing 13,6 kg of HCFC-22 refrigerant. The driver did not have any shipment papers or import license. | Analysis of the contents of the refrigerant cylinder with a refrigerant identifier (model RI-2002PA) confirmed that it contained HCFC-22. The cylinder was placed in the storage of a service agency of the Ministry of Finance. An administrative procedure and court case were initiated. The driver had to pay a fine of about 270 GEL (approx. USD 90). | |
| Georgia | 34 | 5 | 2019 | 04 Aug, 2018 | HCFC-22 | 13.6 kg HCFC-22 (1 cylinder) | Shipment by road from Azerbaijan through the Customs Clearance Zone “Tsiteli Khidi” | On 4 August 2018, Georgia Customs Service detected an attempt of illegal import of one non-refillable refrigerant cylinder in the Customs Clearance Zone “Tsiteli Khidi” at the border between Azerbaijan and Georgia. The inspection of a passenger car took place as part of the Customs Risk Management Framework and resulted into to seizure of the cylinder containing 13,6 kg of HCFC-22 refrigerant. The driver did not have any shipment papers or import license. | Analysis of the contents of the refrigerant cylinder with a refrigerant identifier (model RI-2002PA) confirmed that it contained HCFC-22. The driver and the cylinder were sent back. No administrative procedure was initiated. | |
| Georgia | 34 | 6 | 2019 | 11 Aug, 2018 | HCFC-22 | 27.2 kg HCFC-22 (2 cylinders) | Shipment by road from Azerbaijan through the Customs Clearance Zone “Poti” | On 11 August 2018, Georgia Customs Service detected an attempt of illegal import of two non-refillable refrigerant cylinders in the Customs Clearance Zone “Poti” at the border between Turkey and Georgia. The shipment papers of the cargo were inspected as part of the Customs Risk Management Framework. They indicated two refrigerant cylinders containing 13.6 kg of HFC-417a each, which is a retrofit for HCFC-22. The physical inspection of the cargo detected two refrigerant cylinders labelled R22 (serial number R1014AZ1132). | Analysis of the contents of the refrigerant cylinder with a refrigerant identifier (model RI-2002PA) confirmed that it contained HCFC-22. The driver did not have an import license for HCFC-22 and both cylinders were seized and stored in the Customs Department. An administrative procedure and court case were initiated. The owner had to pay a fine of 680 GEL (approx. 220 Euros). | |
| Georgia | 34 | 7 | 2019 | 01 Sep, 2018 | HCFC-22 | 27.2 kg HCFC-22 (2 cylinders) | Shipment by road from Turkey through the Customs Clearance Zone “Batumi” | On 1 September 2018, Georgia Customs Service detected an attempt of illegal import of two non-refillable refrigerant cylinders in the Customs Clearance Zone “Batumi” at the border between Turkey and Georgia. The shipment papers of the truck were inspected as part of the Customs Risk Management Framework. They indicated two refrigerant cylinders containing 13.6 kg of HFC-404a each, which is a retrofit for HCFC-22. The physical inspection of the truck detected two refrigerant cylinders labelled R22. Only the cardboard packaging indicated HFC-404a. | Analysis of the contents of the refrigerant cylinder with a refrigerant identifier (model RI-2002PA) confirmed that it contained HCFC-22. The driver did not have an import license for HCFC-22 and both cylinders were seized and stored at the Customs Clearance Zone “Batumi”. An administrative procedure and court case were initiated. A fine of 450 GEL (approx. 150 Euros) was applied. | |
| Georgia | 34 | 8 | 2019 | 12 Oct, 2018 | Halon-2402 | 10 kg halon-2402 (1 cylinder) | Shipment by road from Russia through the Customs Clearance Zone “Tbilisi” | On 12 October 2018, Georgia Customs Service detected an attempt of illegal import of one plastic cylinder labelled as refrigerant 114B2 in the Customs Clearance Zone “Tbilisi”. The truck arrived from Russia and the shipment papers were inspected as part of the Customs Risk Management Framework. They indicated 10 kg of halon-2402 and not refrigerant 114B2. Imports of halon into Georgia is banned and thus the driver did not have an import license for halon-2402. | The cylinder was seized and stored at the Customs Department. An analysis of the cylinder contents was not done. An administrative procedure and court case were initiated. | |
| Georgia | 27 | 181 | 2004 | 01 Mar, 2004 | CFC-12 | Not provided | United Arab Emirates | Counterfeit “Genatron 134a” cylinders purportedly containing HFC-134a imported from Dubai to Tbilisi (Georgia). The cylinders after testing with gas identifiers revealed to contain CFC-12. The trade name used is genatron and not genetron. | ||
| Libya | 72 | 1 | 2023 | 17 June, 2022 | Methyl bromide | 179,000 kg | From India via Belgium to Libya | This shipment was brought to Libya with forged documents submitted by the supplier. The technicians of the Ministry of Environment checked the shipment and found that the shipment contained methyl bromide. | The shipment was seized. Port authorities were notified of the illegal trade. All parties involved in the illegal importation were investigated in accordance with national legislation. | The national regulation stipulates that the prohibited substances must be re-exported to the country of origin. On 30 August 2023, the illegally imported quantity of methyl bromide was sent back to Belgium. |
| Romania | 64 | 1 | 2023 | 25 May, 2020; 18 June, 2020; 19 June, 2020 (2 seizures); 30 June, 2020; 16 July 2020 | HFC-134a, R-404A, R407C, R-507A | 76,145 kg | from China to Romania | Four of the consignees were not registered in the EU F-gas registry, and the fifth would have far exceeded its 2020 quota In most cases, the refrigerants were packaged in non-refillable cylinders, which are prohibited in the EU. | Court cases were initiated and resulted in financial penalties | The illegal trade was discovered by cross-referencing customs data with the EU F-gas portal (registration and quota allocation) and performing physical inspections of the shipments to determine the type and quality of the refrigerants in the cylinders shipped. |
| Romania | 64 | 2 | 2023 | 7 October, 2020 | R-404A | 11,000kg | From Türkiye to Romania | The consignee was not registered for the import of refrigerants into the EU and thus did not have an import quota for HFCs. | Return to sender | OLAF received an official confirmation from the General Directorate of Customs that the shipment left the EU on 15 October 2020. |
| Romania | 64 | 3 | 2023 | 11 August, 2020 | HFC refrigerants | 9,512.5 kg | The consignee was not registered in the EU F-gas portal and thus did not have a quota to import HFCs. | Return to sender | 1,034 cylinders | |
| Romania | 64 | 4 | 2023 | 10 November, 2020 | R-410A, R-404A | 1,020 kg | The consignee was not registered in the EU F-gas portal and thus did not have a quota to import HFCs. | Return to sender | 600 cylinders containing 1,020 kg of HFC refrigerants (340 kg of HFC-410A and 680 kg of HFC-404A) | |
| Romania | 64 | 5 | 2023 | 18 November, 2020 | HFC refrigerants | 25,500 kg | The consignee was not registered in the EU F-gas portal and thus did not have a quota to import HFCs. | Return to sender | ||
| Türkiye | 65 | 1 | 2023 | 6 February, 2022 | Refrigerant Gas | 12 Pieces | UK | Detected in a search carried out in a workplace upon notice; Anti-Smuggling Law No.5607, Article 3/7. | ||
| Türkiye | 80 | 1 | 2024 | 24 October, 2023 | R-404А | 980kg | From China via Türkiye to UK | 1.Misdeclaration 2.Based on previous risk analysis, it was detected in the vehicle arriving at İskenderun Port to exit from the country. 3. Anti-Smuggling Law No.5607, Articles 3/1, 3/5 and 3/21. | The seized illegal goods were placed in a warehouse until the judicial process was concluded, in accordance with the relevant national legislation. | The seized gas labeled REFRIGERANT 404A is contained in 100 pieces of 9,8 kg non-refillable and disposable cylinders. The legal cargo which the seized gas was stored was declared as refrigerator type cooling equipment. |
| Türkiye | 65 | 2 | 2023 | 28 February, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 40kg | Detected in a search carried out in a workplace upon notice; Anti-Smuggling Law No.5607, Article 3/7. | |||
| Türkiye | 65 | 3 | 2023 | 11 February, 2020 | HCFC-22 | 11 Pieces | Detected in a search carried out in a workplace upon notice; Anti-Smuggling Law No.5607, Article 3/5. | |||
| Türkiye | 65 | 4 | 2023 | 21 April, 2017 | R-407 | 11kg | Carried out by misdeclaration; Detected in the vehicle that wants to exit the free zone; Anti-Smuggling Law No.5607, Article 3/1. | |||
| North Macedonia | 66 | 1 | 2023 | 14 September, 2021 | 200 cylinders of R-407C, 100 cylinders of HFC-32 | 3,160 kg | From Türkiye to North Macedonia | 200 pieces of R407C are in non-refillable cylinders; The control performed with Refrigerant Analyzer ULTIMA ID PRO RI-700H confirmed that the F-gases are R-407C and HFC-32. | The temporarily detained 200 pieces of R-407C / 11.3 kg will be returned to the Turkish exporter. | Total value of the shipment was around 20700 USD. The controls were done under the operational activities within the operation „Illegal trade in F-gases / non-refillable cylinders – 2021” on September 1, 2021. |
| North Macedonia | 66 | 2 | 2023 | 1 October, 2021 | 100 cylinders of R-404A, 20 cylinders of R-410A, 20 cylinders of HFC-134a | 1,588kg | From Serbia to North Macedonia | All cylinders are non-refillable. The control performed with Refrigerant Analyzer ULTIMA ID PRO RI-700H confirmed that the F-gases are R-404A, R-410A and HFC-134a. | The temporarily detained 140 pieces of R-404A / 10.9kg, R-410A / 11.3kg and HFC-134a / 13.6kg will be returned to the Serbian exporter. | Total value of the shipment was around 7460 euro. |
| North Macedonia | 66 | 3 | 2023 | 23 February, 2022 | 57 bottles of F-gas R-507A, 4 bottles of F-gas HFC-134a | 693kg | From North Macedonia to Bulgaria | The shipment was destined to Bulgaria from North Macedonia via Deve Bair of North Macedonia and Gyueshevo of Bulgaria. The commodities were declared as plastic barrels (HS Code 3923.90). The cylinders were non-refillable. The use of non-refillable cylinders is prohibited in the European Union and the Republic of North Macedonia. | The shipment was concealed among the declared plastic barrels. | The export and import companies were not involved in the smuggling. The offender who was driving the truck and trailer, is a North Macedonia national and the owner of the transport company. The truck used for transportation is registered to Bulgaria. The seizure was made based on risk profiling. |
| Argentina | 20 | 97 | 2018 | 08 May, 2017 | HCFC-22 | 400 cylinders | Upon a phone call received by one of the importers about an alert on illegal trade of HCFC-22 in Entre Ríos Province, the NOU called national gendarmerie office in that jurisdiction. An official letter from the chief officer of that command centre was received. Information sent was processed and communication with the Federal Criminal and Correctional Court on Duty Number 1 of Entre Ríos Province-, where the prosecution is held, was established. | There is a prosecution being held under the local jurisdiction, ongoing communication with the court in duty is held. | ||
| Argentina | 20 | 98 | 2018 | 21 Dec, 2016 | HCFC-22 | 357 cylinders | Upon a phone call received by one of the importers about an alert on illegal trade of HCFC-22 in Entre Ríos Province, the NOU called national gendarmerie office in that jurisdiction. An official letter from the chief officer of that command centre was received. Information sent was processed and communication with the Federal Criminal and Correctional Court on Duty Number 1 of Entre Ríos Province-, where the prosecution is held, was established. | There is a prosecution being held under the local jurisdiction, ongoing communication with the court in duty is held. | ||
| Argentina | 13 | 177 | 2006 | 01 Mar, 2006 | HCFC-22 | 500kgs | China | A vessel transported 500 kgs of HFCs from China into Argentina. The customs authorities after testing the substance discovered it to be HCFC-22 which require an import license. | ||
| Namibia | 22 | 101 | 2018 | 25 Feb, 2015 | HCFC-22 | 3000kg (3 tanks) | South Africa | Confiscated refrigerants were kept until the following quota year to be sold to HCFC quota holders. | ||
| Namibia | 22 | 102 | 2018 | 16 Jul, 2015 | HCFC-22 | 272 kg (20 cylinders x 13.6 kg) | South Africa | Confiscated refrigerants were kept until the following quota year to be sold to HCFC quota holders. | ||
| Namibia | 22 | 103 | 2018 | 21 Aug, 2015 | HCFC-22 | 2040 kg (150 cylinders x 13.6 kg) | South Africa | Confiscated refrigerants were kept until the following quota year to be sold to HCFC quota holders. | ||
| Namibia | 22 | 104 | 2018 | 07 Oct, 2015 | HCFC-22 | 544 kg (40 cylinders x 13.6 kg) | South Africa | Confiscated refrigerants were kept until the following quota year to be sold to HCFC quota holders. | ||
| Namibia | 22 | 105 | 2018 | 09 Oct, 2015 | HCFC-22 | 27.2 kg (2 cylinders x 13.6kg) | South Africa | Confiscated refrigerants were kept until the following quota year to be sold to HCFC quota holders. | ||
| Namibia | 22 | 106 | 2018 | 30 Nov, 2015 | HCFC-22 | 95.2 kg (7 cylinders x 13.6 kg) | China | Confiscated refrigerants were kept until the following quota year to be sold to HCFC quota holders. | ||
| Namibia | 22 | 107 | 2018 | 06 Dec, 2016 | HCFC-22 | 108.8 kg (8 cylinders x 13.6 kg) | South Africa | Confiscated refrigerants were kept until the following quota year to be sold to HCFC quota holders. | ||
| Namibia | 22 | 108 | 2018 | 2016 | HCFC-22 | 2085 kg (58 cylinders x 13.6kg) | South Africa | Confiscated refrigerants were kept until the following quota year to be sold to HCFC quota holders. | ||
| Namibia | 22 | 109 | 2018 | 04 Jun, 2017 | HCFC-22 | 27.2 kg (2cylinders x 13.6kg) | South Africa | Confiscated refrigerants were kept until the following quota year to be sold to HCFC quota holders. | ||
| Namibia | 22 | 110 | 2018 | 01 Aug, 2017 | HCFC-22 | 149 .6 kg (11 cylinders x 13.6 kg) | South Africa | Confiscated refrigerants were kept until the following quota year to be sold to HCFC quota holders. | ||
| Croatia | 4 | 112 | 2016 | 08 Dec, 2015 | HCFC-22, R-404A and R-410A | 1 cylinder of HCFC-22; 1 cylinder of R-404A and 2 cylinders of R410A | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Upon arrival at the BCP Maljevac customs checkpoint in Croatia, a person of Croatian nationality did not declare four refrigerant cylinders placed in the trunk of his car. These included one cylinder of R404 (10.9 kg), one cylinder of HCFC-22 (13.6 kg) and two cylinders of R410A (11.3 kg each). Under Croatian law, only duly registered dealers can deal with ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFC). | The cylinders were seized and action under misdemeanor procedures initiated against the offender along with a € 200 fine plus the costs of the procedures. The report was sent to Environment inspection unit within the Ministry of Environment and Nature Protection and further investigation initiated. Croatia was awarded with the prestigious ozone protection medals and certificates in recognition of strong commitment to address illegal or unwanted trade in ozone-depleting substances (ODS), mixtures, equipment & products during the European and Central Asia Customs Cooperation Meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 24-25 May 2016. | |
| Turkmenistan | 24 | 121 | 2016 | 01 Aug, 2014 | HCFC-22 and CFC-11 | 9 cylinders & (5 cylinders of HCFC-22; 4 cylinders CFC-11). | Iran | During manual inspection of cargo on a truck at the customs point “Hazar” in the Balkan velayat region, customs inspectors detected a large wooden box holding 5 (five) cylinders of refrigerant HCFC-22 with a total weight of 65 kg and 4 (four) cylinders of CFC-11, with a total weight of 50kg. | In accordance with the law of Turkmenistan, the import of CFC-11 is banned. The import of HCFC-22 requires a one-time permit from the State Committee on the basis of a licence from the State concern “Turkmenhimiya”. The cylinders were sent back to the exporting country (Iran) at the expense of the importer. No fines were levied and no legal action was initiated. | |
| Turkmenistan | 24 | 122 | 2016 | 01 Nov, 2014 | HCFC-22 | 2 cylinders | United Arab Emirates | During manual inspection of cargo on a truck at the customs point “Beyik Serdar Yoly” customs inspectors detected 2 (two) cylinders containing R-22 with a total weight of 27kg. The truck driver did not have a permit, licence or any other documentation concerning the importation of the refrigerant. | In accordance with the law of Turkmenistan, the import of HCFC-22 requires a one-time permit from the State Committee on the basis of a licence from the State concern “Turkmenhimiya”. The goods were sent back to the exporting country (United Arab Emirates) at the expense of the importer. No fines were levied and no legal action was initiated. | |
| Turkmenistan | 24 | 123 | 2016 | 01 Apr, 2015 | HCFC-22 | 16 cylinders | United Arab Emirates | During manual inspection of cargo on a truck at the customs point “Hazar” in the Balkan velayat region, customs inspectors detected 16 (sixteen) cylinders of refrigerant R-22 with a total weight of 217.6 kg. The cargo was not accompanied by any permit, licence or other documents | In accordance with the law of Turkmenistan, the import of HCFC-22 requires a one-time permit from the State Committee on the basis of a licence from the State concern “Turkmenhimiya”. The goods were sent back to the exporting country (United Arab Emirates) at the expense of the importer. No fines were levied and no legal action was initiated. Turkmenistan has been awarded prestigious ozone protection medals and certificates in recognition of their strong commitment to address illegal or unwanted trade in ozone-depleting substances (ODS), mixtures, equipment and products and the ECA Customs Cooperation Meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 23-25 May 2016. | |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 124 | 2016 | 19 Feb, 2015 | CFC-12 | 13,60 kg | From Turkey transit through the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Tajikistan. | During customs inspection of transit cargo, following transit from Turkey to the Republic of Tajikistan the customs officers discovered cylinder labeled as «DIKHLORO-DIFLUORMETAN» 13,6 kg. (R12) which was not declared in the shipping documents in the truck arriving to the Customs clearance point of "Sariasiya". | The ODS CFC-12 seized from illegal trade was placed in storage of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for future destruction. | |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 125 | 2016 | 25 Feb 2015 | CFC-12 | 466,00 kg | Illegal import from Kadamjay district of Batken region of Kyrgyzstan to the Republic of Uzbekistan. | The officers of the anti-smuggling department of the Fergana regional department of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, received operational information, about illegal possession of refrigerants | The ODS – CFC 12 seized from illegal trade was placed in storage of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for future destruction. | |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 126 | 2016 | 01 Feb, 2015 | HCFC-22 | 357,00 kg | The ODS – HCFC 22 seized from illegal trade was placed in storage of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan and will be consumed within Uzbekistan’s consumption limit of 2016. | |||
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 127 | 2016 | 24 Apr, 2015 | CFC-12 | 177,00 kg | Illegal import from Kadamjay district of Batken region of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Republic of Uzbekistan. | The officers of the anti-smuggling department of the Fergana regional department of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan revealed illegal smuggling in the village Sufan, Quvasoy region of Fergana region | The ODS – CFC 12 seized from illegal trade was placed in storage of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for future destruction. | |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 128 | 2016 | 04 Aug, 2015 | HCFC-22 | 58,00 kg | Illegal import from Kadamjay district of Batken region of Kyrgyzstan to the Republic of Uzbekistan. | The border services officers of the military unit number 9229 revealed the illegal import of refrigerants by car in Kh. Tursunkulova street of Fergana district. | The ODS – HCFC-22 seized from illegal trade was placed in storage of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan and will be consumed within the limit of 2016. | |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 129 | 2016 | 04 Aug, 2015 | CFC-12 | 38,36 kg | The ODS – CFC 12 seized from illegal trade was placed in the storage of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for future destruction. | |||
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 130 | 2016 | 29 Aug, 2015 | HCFC-22 | 10,162 kg | HCFC-22 were illegally imported to Uzbekistan from China. | HCFC-22 was illegally imported to the country under different HS code, thus, it was recognised later, and for which Uzbekistan did not provide permission for import of stated amount. | The ODS – HCFC 22 seized from illegal trade was placed in storage of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan and will be consumed within Uzbekistan’s consumption limit of 2016. | |
| Uzbekistan | 7 | 135 | 2010 | 28 Jan, 2010 | CFC-12 | 7 cylinders of CFC-12 and 50 cylinders of R-600 | China | Goods impounded by police unit following inspection by Customs authorities. Laboratory tests confirmed refrigerants to be CFC-12. | Smuggler fined approximately $75 by a court and substances detained for destruction | |
| Uzbekistan | 7 | 136 | 2010 | 08 May, 2010 | Unspecified refrigerators | 5 refrigerators | Country of origin not identified | The smuggler was apprehended during a spot check and failed to produce an import permit for the refrigerants. | Investigation in progress | |
| Uzbekistan | 7 | 137 | 2010 | 10 Jun, 2010 | HCFC-22 | 2 refrigerators and 2 items of air-conditioning equipment containing R-600 and HCFC-22 | China | Goods found in a truck but the smuggler failed to present import documents. | Substances confiscated and smuggler fined approximately $155 by a court | |
| Uzbekistan | 7 | 138 | 2010 | 06 Jul, 2010 | HFC-134a and CFC-12 | 20 kg of HFC-134a and 16 kg of CFC-12 | China | Refrigerants found hidden in the car boot. Confiscated during joint raid by Customs and traffic police at a checkpoint. | Refrigerants confiscated and smuggler fined $25 by a court | |
| Uzbekistan | 7 | 139 | 2010 | 24 Jul, 2010 | HCFC-22 and R-406A | 60 litres in 5 cylinders | India | 60 litres of HCFC-22 and R-406A refrigerants found in the passenger compartment of a car. | Goods confiscated and smuggler fined $25 by a court | |
| Kenya | 5 | 132 | 2016 | 02 May, 2012 | R-404A and R-410A | 30 Cylinders of R-404A and 27 Cylinders of R-410A | UAE | Contaminated | Reshipment at the cost of the importing company and revocation of the ODS import license | |
| Kenya | 5 | 133 | 2016 | 08 Dec, 2012 | HCFC-22, HFC-134a and R404A | 30 cylinders of HCFC-22; 30 Cylinders of HFC-134a and 40 cylinders of R404A | UAE | HFC-134a had banned CFC12 while R404A had 25% of the banned CFC-12 | Reshipment order and License application request was rejected | |
| Kenya | 5 | 134 | 2016 | 01 Apr, 2014 | HCFC-22, HFC-134a, R-404A, R-407C and R-410A | HCFC-22 of 9,534kg, 10,880 kg of HFC-134a, 4,360 kg of R-404A, 678 kg of R-407C and 3,390 kg of R-410A | Kenya/China | Expiry of permit and importing license | Refrigerant consignment stopped from clearance by customs until updated valid ODS permit and ODS license obtained from issuing authority | |
| Belgium | 8 | 140 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | Methyl bromide | 1 kg | One kilogram (kg) of methyl bromide imported for laboratory use was used in field testing of a methyl bromide alternative. The field testing would constitute a critical use but the user had no import licence covering critical uses. | An investigation is under way. | ||
| Belgium | 9 | 162 | 2007/2008 | 1 Jan to 31 Dec, 2005 | Bromochloromethane (R-1011) | 168,000 kg | Follow up of a case already reported in 2004. R-1011 was imported without a license and using a wrong CN code. The company itself reported the irregularity. | Penalties were issued. | ||
| Cyprus | 8 | 142 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | HCFC -22 | 14 kg | During a field inspection on 23 March 2007 160 cylinders marked as containing HFC-134a were found to contain a blend including HCFC-22. Most of the cylinders had already been sold and their contents consumed. Only 19 could be seized and are now awaiting destruction. | The competent authority is convinced that this was an isolated incident and that there was no deliberate intention to deceive the authorities. | ||
| Cyprus | 8 | 143 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | HCFC-22 | 22 kg | A field inspection on 18 June 2007 revealed in a box of 90 air-conditioning units five split units charged with HCFC-22. The first placing on the market of such equipment is illegal in the European Community. | The material currently awaits destruction. | ||
| Cyprus | 9 | 163 | 2007/2008 | 1 Jan to 31 Dec, 2005 | HCFC-22 | 680 kg | Israel | A delivery of R-408A (47% HCFC-22) had been intercepted during import by the customs. The material was sent by the Israeli supplier by mistake. Actually R-508 (no ODS) was ordered. | The material was sent back to the supplier. | |
| Denmark | 8 | 144 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | CFC-12 | Unknown | Customs authorities stopped a container whose contents included nine refrigerators. | Export was denied. The chemical inspection service considered reporting the matter to the police. | ||
| Denmark | 8 | 145 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | CFC-12 | Unknown | Customs authorities stopped a container whose contents included one refrigerator. | |||
| Denmark | 9 | 164 | 2007/2008 | 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2005 | CFC-12 | Unknown | 8 companies were stopped in their attempt to export illegally refrigerators containing CFC-12 to countries outside the EC. | 3 companies were reported to the police. 2 companies were fined by a court. One company accepted a fine without court rule (fines between 1,300 and 3,000 euros). Other residual 5 cases did not result in prosecution. | ||
| Estonia | 8 | 146 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | Halon-2402 | 200 kg | The ship MS Kopli was exported to Georgia with halons on board. | The Environmental Inspectorate is currently taking action; it is expected that the owner will be fined. | ||
| Estonia | 8 | 147 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | Halon-2402 | 200 kg | The ship MS Pakri was exported to Russia with halons on board. | |||
| Estonia | 9 | 165 | 2007/2008 | 1 Jan to 31 Dec, 2005 | HCFC | 68 kg | Russia | Illegal export to a Russian ship. | The company was fined. | |
| Greece | 8 | 152 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | HCFC | 1,183 kg | R401a in the amount of 1,360 kg (53 per cent R22, 13 per cent R152a, 34 per cent R124) was stopped at the border by customs authorities as the importer was not able to present an import licence. | Import was denied and the goods were returned to the manufacturer at the importer’s expense. | ||
| Ireland | 8 | 153 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | CFC-12 and HCFC-22 | 504 kg of CFC-12 and 1,306 kg of HCFC | A company was found to be holding stocks of and using CFC-12 and HCFC-22 without allowance Document checks suggest that the material was illegally imported between 2001 and 2004 from the United Arab Emirates. The substances were found in non-refillable 13.6 kg cylinders. Empty containers were found as well. | The stocks and empty containers were ordered to be destroyed. Following this case 13 other premises in Ireland were inspected. No other cases of non-compliance were discovered. | ||
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 8 | 158 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | TCA | 62 kg | A company mistakenly imported more TCA than it was licensed to bring in (132 kg instead of 70 kg). | The company has been reminded of proper procedures. | ||
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 8 | 159 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | HCFC-22 | 153,000 kg | A company exported 153,000 kg of HCFC-22 to India for feedstock uses; the company was only licensed to export for refrigeration uses. | An investigation is under way. | ||
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 8 | 160 | 2008/2009 | 2007 | Halons | Unknown | Due to a misinterpretation of the applicable regulation no export licences were requested with regard to the export of halon-based fire-extinguishers. | An investigation is under way. | ||
| Germany | 9 | 168 | 2007/2008 | 1 Jan to 31 Dec, 2005 | Halon-1301 | 0.1 kg | Import without license | Sale was banned. | ||
| Mexico | 11 | 171 | 2007/2008 | 01 Sep, 2003 | CFC-12 | 1,717 kg | Mexico | In September 2003 a delivery of CFC-12 was found in the storage facilities of Mexican Customs in the southern border with Guatemala The property of this material was not claimed by anybody within the legal time-limit established under the Mexican law, after which time the material has to be destroyed or donated to a national public institution. | The material was seized, and according to customs procedures, this material was donated to a national public institution, in this case the Naval Ministry to be used in their facilities and equipment. | |
| Czechia | 26 | 178 | 2004 | 01 Nov, 2002 | HCFC-22 | 374.4 kg | Not provided | Illegal import of heat pumps containing ODS into the Czech Republic by a company, Polymat, s.r.o. Osvoboditelu 182 767 10 Kromeriz. | ||
| Czechia | 26 | 179 | 2004 | 01 Nov, 2002 | HCFC-22 | 13.6 kg | Czech Republic | Illegal storage and export of air-conditioning units containing ODS. | ||
| Czechia | 26 | 180 | 2004 | 01 May, 2003 | HCFC-22 | Not available | Not provided | Illegal import of air-conditioning units containing ODSs to Czech Republic and recovery of ODS without proper permission issued by MoE CR by a company, GEA Klimatizace Vesecka 1 463 12 Liberec. | ||
| Japan | 28 | 182 | 2004 | 01Jul, 2001 | CFC-12 | 31,112 kg (each 300 g x 103,705 cans) | China | A firm purchased 103,705 cans of CFC-12 knowing the substance was illegal to import. | ||
| Japan | 28 | 183 | 2004 | 01 Oct, 2002 | CFC-13 | 4,536kg (each 250 g X 18,142 cans) | China | A firm tried to import 18,142 cans of CFC-12 from China. The firm falsely declared to customs authorities that the drums contained ethylene glycol. | ||
| Japan | 14 | 197 | 2002/2003 | 01 May, 2001 | CFC-12 | 5400kg (each 250g x 21,600 cans) | Thailand | Two men tried to import 21,600 cans of CFC-12 from Thailand by air cargo. Instead, they made a false declaration of lubricants to the Customs authorities as lubricants. | ||
| Japan | 14 | 198 | 2002/2003 | 01 Jul, 2001 | CFC-12 | 11,745kg (each 300g x 39,150cans) | China | A firm tried to import 39,150 cans of CFC-12 from China by marine containers. Instead, the firm made a false declaration of HFC-134a to the Customs authorities. | ||
| Japan | 14 | 199 | 2002/2003 | 01 Jul, 2001 | CFC-12 | 123,300kg (each 300g x 411,000cans) | China | A firm and affiliated firm tried to import 411,000 cans of CFC-12 from China by marine containers. Instead, the firm made a false declaration report ten times of HFC-134a to the Customs authorities. | ||
| Japan | 14 | 200 | 2002/2003 | 01 Jul, 2001 | CFC-12 | 11,160kg (each 310g x 35,999cans) | China | Four Japanese tried to import 35,999 cans of CFC-12 from China by marine containers. Instead, they made a false declaration of HFC-134a to the Customs authorities. | ||
| Japan | 14 | 201 | 2002/2003 | 01 Mar, 2002 | CFC-12 | 1,975kg (each 350g x 5,644cans) | Egypt | An Egyptian who is staying in Japan tried to import 5,644 cans of CFC-12 from Egypt by air cargo. Instead, he made a false declaration of HFC-134a to the Customs authorities. | ||
| Japan | 14 | 202 | 2002/2003 | 01 Jun, 2002 | CFC-12 | 2,871kg (each 250g x 11,483 cans) | China-Hong Kong | Four Japanese tried to import 11, 483 cans of CFC-12 from China by marine containers. Instead, they made a false declaration of HFC-134a to the Customs authorities. | ||
| Japan | 14 | 203 | 2002/2003 | 01Jun, 2002 | CFC-12 | 2,708kg (each 250g x 10,830cans) | China-Hong Kong | Four Japanese tried to import 10,830 cans of CFC-12 from China by marine containers. Instead, they made a false declaration of HFC-134a to the Customs authorities. | ||
| Japan | 14 | 204 | 2002/2003 | 01Jul, 2002 | CFC-12 | 6,030kg (each 250g x 24,120cans) | Vietnam | Two men tried to import 24,120 cans of CFC-12 from Vietnam by marine containers. Those cans were hidden behind the boxes that contained paints in the container. Instead, they made a false declaration of paints to the Customs. | ||
| Sri Lanka | 30 | 186 | 2004 | 01 Jan, 2003 | CFC-12 | 26 cylinders of R-502 (mixtures of CFC and HCFC) | Not provided | These cylinders were detained by customs authorities. | ||
| Sri Lanka | 30 | 187 | 2004 | 01 Apr, 2003 | CFC-12 | 200 cylinders of CFC-12 mislabelled as HFC-134a | China | Investigation revealed that a Chinese company named “Ningbo Free Zone, Sino- Resource, Import and Export Company Limited” manufactured the illegal consignment. The company claimed that it mistakenly filled the HFC-134a cylinders with CFC 12. The importer was fined. The consignment was forfeited and sold at auction to “Koolair Limited”, a company with a valid quota to import ODS. The purchased amount was deducted from Koolair’s quota. | ||
| Sri Lanka | 30 | 188 | 2004 | 01 May,2003 | CFC-12 | 1 cylinder of CFC-12 and 3 cylinders of R-502 (mixture of CFC & HCFC) and 8 cylinders of CFC-11 | Not provided | The cylinders were detained by the customs authorities. | ||
| Sri Lanka | 30 | 189 | 2004 | 01May, 2004 | CFC-12 | Refrigerated container working with CFC-12 | Not provided | This was directed for retrofitting. | ||
| Thailand | 31 | 190 | 2004 | 01 May, 2003 | CFC-12 | 680 kg of CFC-12 “Refron” | India | Custom officers were alerted by an informer. | ||
| Thailand | 31 | 191 | 2004 | 01 Jun, 2003 | CFC-12 | 653 kg of CFC-12 “Refron” | Not provided | |||
| Thailand | 31 | 192 | 2004 | 01 Jun, 2003 | CFC-12 | 454 kg of CFC-12 “Refron” | India | Seized by a special Khong River division during transport across the river from the Lao People’s Republic to Thailand. Prosecution of the case has not yet begun. | ||
| Thailand | 31 | 193 | 2004 | 01Jun, 2003 | CFC-12 | 2,978.7 kg of CFC-12 “Refron” | India | |||
| Thailand | 31 | 194 | 2004 | 01Jul, 2003 | CFC-12 | 952 kg of CFC-12 “Refron” | India | Smuggling took place from the Lao People’s Republic to Thailand by crossing the Khong River and then transport by pickup truck. | ||
| Thailand | 31 | 195 | 2004 | 01 Jul, 2003 | CFC-12 | 680 kg of CFC-12 “Refron” | Not provided | |||
| Thailand | 31 | 196 | 2004 | 01 Jul, 2003 | CFC-12 | 4,923.2 kg of CFC-12 “Refron” | India | |||
| Singapore | 17 | 206 | 2003 | 01 Aug, 2001 | CFC-12 | 80 cylinders of 13.6 kg each | Not provided | A company was apprehended and fined for ODS imports without license under the Environment Pollution control Act. |