In December, RTL was granted access to the vast warehouses of POST Luxembourg in Bettembourg to find out how the sorting centre copes with mountains of parcels that need to be distributed across the country.
Online shopping: January sees no drop in demand
The RTL team was also allowed to film how a small fraction of parcels makes a detour via a small, discreet room where they are examined by customs officials.
Officer Daniel de Macedo and his colleagues regularly intercept counterfeit, as well as other illegal and outright dangerous products.
In our video report, customs officers showed just some of these products, such as fake designer bags, running shoes and even Viagra. Often officers also seize illegal weapons, such as swords for example.
Video in French.
Online shopping has increased tremendously in recent years, but it is worth pointing out that some things are still banned.
Luxembourg’s customs officers are keeping a watchful eye on your orders. Offenders risk heavy fines and potential lawsuits from defrauded manufacturers.
