Only by reining in corruption at customs can Mexico's government hope to make any headway against illegal imports.

Here are some of the illegal imports seized in the last two years.

In 1823 the authorities constructed a coastguard watch station to limit the illegal imports.

The Chinese authorities are trying to prevent illegal imports of the drug, which has many of the population addicted.

The imports, often illegal and usually cheaper, undermine the competitiveness of fishermen who comply with regulations.

However, the town, which traditionally resisted guilds in general, only offered to help them from illegal imports.

We must have a concerted, organised and united approach to prevent illegal imports.

Sadly, our market is more and more distorted by illegal imports of goods from third countries.

Although the Commission is responsible for foreign trade, did you deliberately fail to take action when these illegal imports became known?

Simultaneously, several initiatives have been taken to reinforce the control system and seek out possible sources of illegal imports.