Customs: Anyone found guilty of smuggling from both systems will be held accountable – Director of Customs Forces: A trend towards using GPS geographic location technologies
The Sudanese Customs Force revealed that it had convened 12 commissions of inquiry to hold to account a number of its members, who were proven to be involved in smuggling crimes and assisting smugglers .
The Commander of the Customs Forces, Major General Salah Ahmed Ibrahim, said during the press conference on the workshop on customs smuggling, which will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday, under the slogan “smuggling is an insult to the homeland and the destruction of the economy. “Today, Sunday, at the press conference on the customs smuggling workshop, all those who were found guilty. An employee of the customs forces will be held accountable after the formation of investigative councils with those who committed the violation, of the two affiliated systems with force, revealing that the rate of customs revenue has increased over the past period up to more than 300 percent, and that networking will help reduce this type of crime. linked to customs evasion.
Ibrahim confirmed that the forces received an estimated number of logistics devices and work aids as part of the future development vision, highlighting the trend of customs forces to use GPS technologies in the coming days, at a time where the role of traditional control methods has diminished.
The commander of the customs forces indicated the creation of an economic committee to resolve the problems of personal importation by people who work without a commercial register, and that the committee was sensitive to the need to oblige all importers to work with specific permits, promoting the role of the media in awareness and guidance.
Salah stressed that the workshop on customs smuggling will be held the day after tomorrow, Tuesday, under the slogan “Smuggling is a betrayal of the homeland and a destruction of the economy”, which will discuss three working documents with the aim to develop the fight against smuggling. , diagnosing the current situation, identifying developments and having a clear vision, saying: – Customs crime affects the State and its economy. Comprehensive plans must be adopted in the area of combating smuggling, emphasizing the role of customs in facilitating and simplifying procedures and protecting society.
Salah said Customs has gained cumulative experience and has a database on smuggled materials going to and from the country, methods of smuggling and how to avoid the entry of prohibited goods into the country. countries, which waste the capabilities of the country, especially gold, food grains, animals. products and antiques, noting that the importance of the workshop answers many questions about repairs, logistical support, training needed to build capacity, etc.
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