The Sharjah Ports, Customs, and Free Zones Authority (SPCFZA) has foiled an attempt to illegally smuggle two infiltrators into the country through one of its customs terminals. 

 

The attempt was thwarted during an inspection of two vehicles using the latest high-tech X-ray scanners, which revealed suspicious objects in the vehicles.

 

Due to the proactive follow-up and constant vigilance of the inspection officers examining the data from the scanners, Sharjah Customs apprehended two infiltrators concealed in iron boxes professionally installed under the rear trunks of the vehicles. 

The infiltrators were not carrying any documentation. They and the drivers of the vehicles were summarily transferred to the authorities for legal proceedings.

 

Serious concern

Mohammed Ibrahim Al Raisi, Director of Terminals and Border Points Affairs at SPCFZA, said infiltrations constitute one of the most serious concerns for Sharjah Customs due to their negative impact on the security of society. The UAE’s considerable economic and developmental progress make the country a target for a segment of people who require constant monitoring on the part of national bodies and laws. 

 

The successful apprehension of infiltrators reflects the groundbreaking efforts by Sharjah Customs to uphold the security and safety of society, he said. SPCFZA attaches great importance to the customs sector and endeavours to enhance the expertise and skills of its personnel at customs centres through specialised training programmes. These programmes aim to upgrade the work performance of inspection officers and develop their competencies, providing them with the most up-to-date technologies and scanning devices and thereby contributing to the apprehension of numerous violations involving goods and individuals.

 

Al Raisi noted that Sharjah Customs employs a sophisticated system capable of thwarting all types of smuggling attempts across the Emirate's customs ports, based on the latest international practices. It also counters all individuals and criminal networks attempting to compromise the security of the nation and its citizens.--TradeArabia News Service