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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN

THE GOVERNMENT

GOVERNMENT

OF THE KINGDOM

OF

AND

THE

BRITAIN AND

NORTHERN

BETWEEN THEIR

OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT

IRELAND REGARDING MUTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE

CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES

The Government of the Kingdom of

and the Government

of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;

is

Considering that contravention of customs law detrimental to the economic, fiscal and social interests of their

respective countries;

Considering that trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances constitutes a danger to public health and to society;

Considering the importance of ensuring the accurate assessment of customs duties, taxes and other charges collected on

the importation or exportation of

and goods

a proper

implementation of provisions of prohibition, restriction and

control;

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Convinced that efforts to prevent the contravention of

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laws and to achieve greater accuracy in the collection of customs duties would be made more effective by close co-operation

between their Customs authorities;

Having regard to international

instruments: promoting bi-

lateral

1971;

mutual assistance, and in particular the Recommendations the Customs Co-operation Council of 5 December 1953 and 8 June

Have reached the following understanding:

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