Director visits the Cargo Village Customs Centre
As part of the measures to help prevent the entry of restricted and prohibited goods in the country, the Dubai Cargo Village Customs Centre found 308,000 violations and prosecuted 298 cases in 2018. These included 160 narcotics smuggling cases and 60 document counterfeiting cases among others.
During a recent tour to Dubai Cargo Village Customs Centre, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs, applauded the role inspectors at the Centre play in foiling any smuggling attempts.
Musabih was accompanied on his tour by Abdullah Mohammed Al Khaja, Executive Director of Clients Management Division at Dubai Customs; Khalifa Ateeq, Senior Manager, and Khalid Al Mouazen, Inspection Senior Manager at the Centre.
“Dubai Customs moves forward steadily to realize its overall vision of becoming the world leading customs administration that supports legitimate trade,” Musabih said.
One facilitation tool used is the ATA Carnet which Dubai Customs implements to help beneficiaries, such as exhibitors at trade shows, to import their goods duty-free and tax-free for a limited period of up to one year. The entry permit lasts until the completion of the purpose for which the goods have been entered.
