Jamaica Customs and UK Border Force strengthens partnerships with signing of Memorandum of Understanding
By: , July 22, 2016The Key Point:
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CEO/Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese (left) and Sir Charles Montgomery K.B.E, Director General of Border Force UK (centre), signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), between Jamaica and the United Kingdom (UK). The MOU will strengthen the current partnership between the Jamaica Customs Agency and the UK’s Border Force. Viewing the proceeding is British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mr. David Fitton.The Facts
- The MOU will primarily enable the JCA and UK Border Force to engage in information sharing and joint activities in relation to security risks.
- Additionally, UK Border Force will provide technical assistance and training to officers of the JCA.
The Full Story
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and the United Kingdom’s (UK) Border Force on July 21, 2016, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see both organisations collaborating on cross-border initiatives to include combating transnational crime and cross-border illicit trading activities.
This collaboration between Jamaica and the United Kingdom will allow both countries to address major common threats at their respective seaports and airports, such as the movement of illegal drugs, weapons, ammunition, cash or illicit goods.
The MOU will primarily enable the JCA and UK Border Force to engage in information sharing and joint activities in relation to security risks.
Additionally, UK Border Force will provide technical assistance and training to officers of the JCA.