Customs not carried out its own rules

Gepubliceerd op 29 april 2016 om 12:10

Customs officer Gerrit G. could carry on for years unchecked according to criminal file pocket drug shipments passingis apparent from documents in the criminal file on the customs officer accused in the possession of the NRC.

Gerrit G. worked at the department "pre-arrival" which is determined on the basis of risk which containers should be inspected. According to agreements made ​​in 2000, this selection should always be checked by a colleague.

This procedure is not observed after the introduction of new European rules on "safety and security" in 2011. That is "practically not feasible," said team leader Geert Scheringa end of May 2015 in an interview."From that moment we had to, like, go check 'bombs and grenades."

Scheringa also told his bosses he has been informed of this issue. The IT department and the national office of the customs informed Scheringa.

Customs will not react because there is an investigation by the public, says a spokesman. It is also not clear whether the problems are solved. "We never make statements about the procedures at customs. That's strategically sensitive. "
 
By: Jan Meeus / Editors: NRC / Photo: ANP

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