General Commission of Customs Foils Major Smuggling Operations and Enhances National Economy Protection

The General Commission of Customs announced the execution of dozens of high-level regulatory operations over the past weeks as part of its strict inspection plans across various border crossings. In an official statement, the commission affirmed its ongoing efforts to combat smuggling, protect the national economy, and bolster food and health security. Key achievements included thwarting attempts to smuggle large sums of foreign currency at several airports, as well as seizing unauthorized narcotic medications and dietary supplements. The operations also resulted in the interception of firearms and the confiscation of abandoned containers holding medical supplies and various non-compliant goods. In the context of safeguarding health and food security, customs detachments successfully rejected hundreds of tons of unfit fodder and destroyed large quantities of expired meat and food products. The commission reiterated its full commitment to taking deterrent legal actions against violators in close coordination with relevant security agencies.