The purpose of this survey was to elicit public perceptions of smuggling of excise goods, including cigarettes, alcoholic drinks and fuel, the spread of smuggling and consumption of these goods as well as the causes, peculiarities and trends of smuggling. The survey was designed to find out about Lithuanian people’s personal experience and degree of tolerance of smuggling and public perceptions of the effectiveness of anti-smuggling policies.
This opinion poll was carried out by a public opinion and market research company “TNS Gallup” in February 2008.
The principle of an Omnibus poll through a method of direct interview at a respondent’s place was used. A total of 1,000 respondents were interviewed. The opinion poll represents all inhabitants of Lithuania aged 15 to 74.
