His Majesty's Customs (Gibraltar) | |
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Common name | HM Customs |
Abbreviation | HM Customs |
Agency overview | |
Formed | 14 May, 1750 |
Jurisdictional structure | |
National agency (Operations jurisdiction) | GIB |
Operations jurisdiction | GIB |
HM Customs' jurisdiction (beige) | |
Size | 6.8 km² |
Population | 34,000 |
Legal jurisdiction | As per operations jurisdiction |
Governing body | Government of Gibraltar, Ministry of Finance |
General nature | |
Specialist jurisdiction | |
Operational structure | |
Headquarters | Customs House, Waterport |
Agency executive |
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Parent agency | Ministry of Finance |
Facilities | |
Prisons | His Majesty's Prison, Gibraltar |
Patrol cars | Yes |
Vans | Yes |
RIBs | Yes |
Dogs | Yes |
Website | |
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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]