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Maldives Customs Service is a law enforcement organization established under the Maldives Customs Act (No: 8/2011). Though the Act came into force in 2011, history of Customs can be traced back to 1890, marking it as the oldest organization in the Maldives.
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Today Customs operation is carried out across the country, including international airports and seaports. There are 3 designated international seaports and 3 international airports, major ones established in the Central Region.
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Customs vision is mainly focused on border enforcement and facilitating legitimate trade and travels while reflecting international standards and best practices.
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and Controller General of Immigration Mohamed Shamaan Waheed. Service branches include;
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and Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy. Service branches include;
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and Commissioner of Prisons Hassan Zareer. Service branches include;
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and Commissioner General of Customs Fathimath Dhiyana.
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