Estonia’s Customs body issued a press release back in August, detailing its enforcement actions in relation to Russian and Belarusian sanctions since the start of 2025.
- 1.05 million customs checks of which 47,000 were trucks and vehicles.
- 8143 violations detected averaging 13 per day, mostly relating to the attempted export of cash and/or consumer goods.
- 1017 misdemeanour proceedings commenced, of which 931 have reached a decision.
- The average fine across the 931 determined cases was €269, for a total of just over €250,000.
- 146 criminal proceedings commenced, for the more serious conduct.