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Customs Inspection at Gamescom: Scores of Suspected Black Employees Raided

Law enforcement conducts extensive search at Gamescom event, uncovering numerous potential instances of underground trading.

Customs Investigation at Gamescom: Suspected Scores of Workers of African Descent Targeted
Customs Investigation at Gamescom: Suspected Scores of Workers of African Descent Targeted

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In a recent search, there appears to be no mention of a large-scale law enforcement raid related to suspected black labour or employer violations at Gamescom 2021. The search results primarily focus on gaming content, including new titles revealed at Gamescom 2025, raid gameplay in games like Destiny 2 and The Division 2, and streaming events related to the event.

However, it's important to note that the search results do not address any law enforcement or labour-related raids at past Gamescom events. For those seeking details on a specific law enforcement action or labour investigation at Gamescom 2021, it may be necessary to inquire through official German customs or labour enforcement agency releases, or trusted news reports from that time, as none surfaced in the current search results.

In a separate matter, the Main Customs Office in Cologne is reported to have deployed approximately 60 enforcement officers during the Gamescom event. The customs office secured all entrances during the raid, and on the opening day, nearly 150 employees from over 40 security companies were checked. One case involved a minor being employed as a steward at Gamescom. The Main Customs Office reported 12 cases of suspected misuse of social benefits at Gamescom.

Gamescom, Europe's largest gaming event, was initially opened on Wednesday for the trade public. From Thursday, the general public is invited for four days at the event. The focus of the search results on gaming content, rather than law enforcement or labour issues, suggests that the event ran smoothly from a gaming perspective, with exciting new game announcements and events taking centre stage.

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