Operation DEMETER VIII is a global operation on the monitoring
and control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal
controlled under the Basel Convention and on the illegal trade in ozone
depleting substances and other global warming contributing gases controlled
under the Montreal Protocol. In 2021, amid the continuing impact of COVID-19
pandemic, 87 Member Customs administrations participated in Operation DEMETER
VII, as well as 7 RILOs and 8 organizations. This year, with the objective of
enhancing information exchange and cooperative enforcement efforts amongst
Customs across the globe to prevent shipment and intercept illegal cross-border
shipment of hazardous waste and substances controlled under the Montreal
Protocol, Operation DEMETER VIII is being progressed with active
participation of 79 member administration, 11 RILOs and 8 international
organizations.