Prosecution
Prosecution is the investigative body of the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security. It has approximately 190 specially trained employees with judicial police powers and is responsible for combating serious cases of smuggling.
Tasks Prosecution
Aside from tax and duty fraud cases (customs duties, import VAT, taxes and duties on tobacco, alcohol, mineral oil, etc.), Prosecution also works in other areas such as species protection (CITES Convention), combating of infectious animal diseases, smuggling of medicines and cabotage.
MEK Helvetia
MEK Helvetia is a mobile special unit of the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security, designed for complex tasks like surveillance, searches, and security duties.