BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 28. Customs activities in fighting smugglers has a broad scope as well, Chairman of the State Customs Committee (SCC) of Azerbaijan Shahin Baghirov said within Trend News Agency's "Relevant with Sahil Karimli" project.
"This year, over 1,500 offenses have been solved, which is much more than last year. We prohibit all smuggling attempts, boosting the effectiveness of our law enforcement efforts and lowering the potential of smuggling in any form entering the country's economy. I would like to highlight once more that smuggling attempts continue to occur, which is not a favorable feature. As a result, we are doing more instructional work. In any case, Azerbaijan has a strong enough law enforcement system and competent tools to provide stable economic circumstances while also uncovering facts of unlawful operations," he said.
He previously stated that SCC also conducts activities to defend society from external influences such as smuggling and the import of substandard items. Environmental protection is also important to the Committee. One of the most important areas is the preservation of outstanding cultural assets and works of art. In other words, SCC covers a wide range of topics. In 2023, the State Customs Committee has created a plan of action and concrete steps for each direction.
