International customs cooperation in combating organized crime

Abstract

Organized crime poses a serious obstacle to social development and economic progress of any country. As a result of the way of organizing and executing, organized crime as a form of crime is increasing, passing the national borders and increasingly takes the characteristics of a transnational or international crime. For these reasons, the fight against this type of crime can't remain only within national borders but it is based on cooperation between countries at all levels, including among institutional cooperation that involves cooperation between customs administration. Modern forms of criminality need modern ways of combating and dealing with it.The role and significance of the Customs in the fight against organized crime has crucial meaning especially if we consider that a strategic decision of each customs administration is to protect the health and safety of citizens and society. In this context, and bearing in mind that the competence of the Customs is the detection, prevention, and clarification of customs crime, which according to its crime characteristics is an organized crime. Authors of the paper analyze the results of the research concerning the role of the Customs in the fight against customs crime on a national and international plan.In the fight against crime, extremely important is the international cooperation between customs administrations, and in this context the role and importance of the Customs Administration,as well as the establishment and implementation of customs policies as an essential precondition for successful cooperation in all fields, especially in the fight against crime.

The role of customs in combating environmental crime

“…For example, measures and activities for environmental protection are continuously taken, especially in the area of prevention of illegal trade in ozone depleting substances. 9 Conclusions can be made about the activities of the customs administration in the field of environment by analyzing the reports that are prepared on an annual basis, so in 2008 measures and activities were undertaken for detection of radioactive sources. That year, 6 cases of significantly increased level of radioactive radiation above the allowed level were detected at the entrance to the Republic of Macedonia and in cooperation with the Directorate for Radiation Protection, measures were taken and measures were taken to eliminate the harmful consequences.…”

“…After the discovery of the animals, and after the control carried out in cooperation with the border police, criminal and misdemeanor charges will be filed against the perpetrator. http://www.upravacarina.rs/cyr/Stranice/Vest.aspx?ListItemID=500 9 In the framework of the project "Encouraging regional cooperation for increased control of trade in ozone depleting substances", held on 09-11-10.2012, the Customs Administration of the Republic of Macedonia was awarded a Medal of Honor and a Certificate of Appreciation www.customs.gov.mk employees and other persons, as well as the environment in detecting dangerous and harmful substances. The manual also regulates the use of special equipment and the processes and competencies for acting in such situations.…”