His Majesty's Customs (Gibraltar)

His Majesty's Customs (Gibraltar)
The logo of HM Customs Gibraltar
The logo of HM Customs Gibraltar
The flag of Gibraltar
The flag of Gibraltar
Common nameHM Customs
AbbreviationHM Customs
Agency overview
Formed14 May, 1750
Jurisdictional structure
National agency
(Operations jurisdiction)
GIB
Operations jurisdictionGIB
HM Customs' jurisdiction (beige)
Size6.8 km²
Population34,000
Legal jurisdictionAs per operations jurisdiction
Governing bodyGovernment of Gibraltar, Ministry of Finance
General nature
Specialist jurisdiction
Operational structure
HeadquartersCustoms House, Waterport
Agency executive
  • John Payas, Collector of Customs
Parent agencyMinistry of Finance
Facilities
PrisonsHis Majesty's Prison, Gibraltar
Patrol carsYes
VansYes
RIBsYes
DogsYes
Website
[1]

His Majesty's Customs (Gibraltar) are the primary customs and import authority in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It is a uniformed, enforcement body, controlled by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Gibraltar. The customs officers check commercial goods and ordinary people entering with possessions into the territory.[1]

  1. ^ "Info Travellers". Hmcustoms.gov.gi.