Customs Authority: The watchful eyes for maintaining economic security

 

During the years 2023 – 2024 AD and mid -year 2025 AD, the Customs Authority worked to translate the general directives of the Revolutionary Command, the Supreme Political Council and the government of change and construction program by developing the means and mechanisms of customs work.

Where the Customs Authority, the mechanisms and means of customs work, paid special attention to ensuring the highest levels of safety and security for travelers and achieving maximum readiness along the borders and in various land, sea and air outlets to combat the various means and forms of customs smuggling.

A recent report issued by the Authority indicated that the efforts and tasks carried out by the Customs Authority were not limited to the revenue side, but also worked to develop the various means that enable it to carry out its duties to preserve the security and stability of the homeland and the safety of the citizen and the public tranquility.

The report touched on the efforts completed in the field of protecting the country from smuggling in its various forms, whether drugs, goods, goods, and prohibited medicines.

Among the most prominent priorities that the Customs Authority worked on during the years 2023-2024 AD until the middle of this year is to preserve the security of passengers in all land, sea and air ports.

The report reviewed the customs efforts that were completed and were not limited to procedures and transactions in a record time for various shipments, but extended to include creating various reasons for comfort for travelers in the outlets.

And that the interest provided the needs of travelers, the requirements of rest, chapel and cafeteria, and preparing all customs centers with a comfortable and safe environment, reflecting the humanitarian aspect in customs work, in addition to the leadership of the Authority was keen to provide the highest safety standards by preparing sites by safety means, fire extinguishers and other necessary requirements, including the requirements of people with special needs.

In field meetings, a number of travelers praised the advanced level that customs centers reached by facilitating their employees and facilitating procedures on a constructive and clear basis, which reflects the state’s interest in serving the people, including the travelers.

According to the report, the Customs Authority has provided the customs centers and offices with the devices and equipment needed to ensure acceleration in the procedures of passengers and importers alike, stressing that these devices and equipment have achieved great success in preventing the entry of drugs, weapons and prohibited materials, as well as preventing the smuggling of funds and antiquities.

The report pointed out that customs men are in the plains, airports and ports not only to examine goods, but to protect the country from everything that is escaped or escaped from it.

He stated that the customs men are working around the clock and watching at night to ensure the passage of travelers smoothly, and to prevent the smugglers from exploiting any loophole, especially since customs operate according to a strict inspection system that is met by the humanitarian aspect of travelers.

The tasks, jobs and roles carried out by the Customs Authority and their centers are embodied in that they are not just collection offices, but rather constitute the first line of defense and the watchful eye on the borders and the shield that protects society from toxins and smuggling.

According to the report, the Customs Authority was recently keen to issue a series of documents and reports to inform the public opinion transparently about what customs men do in the gaps in order to protect the country and the citizen.