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Germany's Major Crackdown on Illegal Employment Nets 63 Cases, Seizes 26kg Shisha Tobacco

Authorities' nationwide effort targets black work and illegal employment, safeguarding social systems and fair working conditions. Employers face potential charges.

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Germany's Major Crackdown on Illegal Employment Nets 63 Cases, Seizes 26kg Shisha Tobacco

In a major crackdown on illegal employment and black work, German authorities conducted inspections across Lörrach, Freiburg, and Offenburg. The operations, led by the Main Customs Office Lörrach, resulted in numerous cases requiring further investigation and significant seizures.

Over 55 officials carried out inspections in the three cities, leading to 107 interviews and 63 cases needing deeper scrutiny. In Lörrach, a wanted employee was found, and in three instances, workers were hired without proper authorization. Additionally, a minor was discovered working illegally in a Freiburg establishment.

Authorities seized more than 26 kilograms of shisha tobacco in a Freiburg establishment. In Offenburg, several establishments were found employing foreign workers without the correct residence permits. Notably, an Iraqi worker wanted for location determination and a Turkish worker wanted for arrest were among those discovered.

Employers may now face charges for aiding and abetting illegal residence and employment of foreigners. The inspections also revealed violations of the immediate notification obligation for employees and inadequate recording of working hours.

These inspections are part of a nationwide effort to combat black work and illegal employment, which helps safeguard social systems, state revenues, and fair working conditions. On 19.09.2025, similar inspections were conducted nationwide, involving 41 main customs offices. The authorities' diligence in this matter sends a strong message to employers and workers alike, ensuring a level playing field for all.

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