Under this one-year initiative, customs officers will be responsible for inspecting goods and vehicles, as well as verifying travel documents within the economic transactions area. They will ensure compliance with border regulations, authorize border crossings, and take the necessary measures to prevent the illegal movement of persons, vehicles, and prohibited or restricted goods, in line with the law.
The project aims to optimize the border-crossing procedures, reduce waiting times, and streamline road traffic for both vehicles and passengers, enhancing comfort, efficiency and security for citizens and businesses alike.
The event was attended by Diana Salcuțan, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ruslan Galușca, head of the General Inspectorate of Border Police, and Alexandru Iacub, director of the Customs Service.
“Through these measures, we aim to maintain a balance between security and mobility, between firmness and fairness, at a border crossing point of strategic importance both nationally and regionally. We are confident that this model can serve as a good practice example for other crossing points, contributing to the alignment of Moldova with European Union standards”, said Diana Salcuțan.
In this context, inter-institutional instructions on delegating certain Border Police powers to the Customs Service were approved – an important step toward streamlining controls and reducing waiting times. Throughout the project, the two institutions will prepare semi-annual reports to evaluate the results and the impact on traffic flow.
Secretary of State Diana Salcuțan’s visit continued at the Lipcani Border Police Sector, where she met with staff to discuss infrastructure modernization and the improvement of control procedures. She emphasized the authorities’ commitment to facilitating cross-border movement and ensuring advanced, efficient services to everyone crossing the border.