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How open the region has become can be seen at the borders in Breisach or Kehl, where goods-trading flows easily. However, in Weil am Rhein and in Rheinfelden, the customs have more work to do, because these are at the EU-borders. More than 1 million heavy goods vehicles clear customs each year, generating over 2 billion Euro in tax. In addition, the border customs control much more. In 2020, they impounded 182 kg of mariuhana and many other illegal drugs. They protect against smuggling, illicit employment and product piracy. This is also economic support according to the customs professionals.