Custom Administration

Concept of Convention on Mutual Assistance and Cooperation Between Customs Administrations

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of convention on mutual assistance and cooperation between customs administrations may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: The purpose of the Convention also called Naples II Convention – is the prevention, detection, prosecution and punishment of infringements of national and Community customs provisions through enhanced cooperation and mutual assistance between national customs services.
The cross border cooperation includes, amongst others, prevention, investigation and prosecution in cases of illicit traffic of nuclear material or materials or equipment intended for the manufacture of atomic, biological and/or chemical weapons.[1]

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Notes and References

1. Definition of convention on mutual assistance and cooperation between customs administrations published by the European Commission