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Imports increases by 26% in February
March 27, 2018
Imports increased by 26% in February 2018, when compared to the same period last year. Goods worth more than MVR 3.1 billion were imported during Febr ... Read more
Exports and Imports increases by 6% and 17% respectively in January
February 13, 2018
The value of exports and imports increased by 6% and 17% respectively in January 2018, when compared to the same period last year. Goods worth more th ... Read more
Customs seizes 302 tablets of Amphetamine.
February 13, 2018
Through luggage inspection of a Bangladeshi passenger, Customs has seized 302 tablets of amphetamine. The 23-year old male who arrived on 10th Februar ... Read more
Export rises by 96% in December
January 15, 2018
The CIF value of goods imported during last December showed an increase of 10% to that of the same period last year, which is an increase from MVR 3.3 ... Read more
Export rises by 99% in November
December 18, 2017
The FOB value of goods exported during last November showed an increase of 99% to that of the same period last year, which is an increase from MVR 1 ... Read more
Hdh. Hanimaadhoo Customs Office Building Officially Opens
December 04, 2017
In the Ceremony held on 29th November 2017 in H.Dh. Hanimaadhoo, Commissioner General of Customs Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed officially opened the Hdh. Ha ... Read more
C.G lays Symbolic Brick for Customs North Region Head Office
December 04, 2017
In the Ceremony held on 29th November 2017 in H.Dh. Kulhudhufushi Commissioner General of Customs Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed today laid down the Symbolic ... Read more
Export increases by 22% in October
November 15, 2017
The FOB value of goods exported during last October showed an increase of 22% to that of the same period last year, which is an increase from MVR 344 ... Read more
Customs seizes 427g of Heroin.
October 26, 2017
Customs seizes 427 grams of Heroin from a 40-year-old Pakistan male passenger who arrived Maldives on 25th October 2017 from Sri Lanka. Customs off ... Read more
Special event held for children of “Care Society”
October 24, 2017
Maldives Customs Service holds a special event for the children of Care Society. The event was held this Morning at Customs Building, which was partic ... Read more
Customs seizes 1057 tablets of Amphetamine.
October 19, 2017
Customs has seized 1057 tablets (330 grams) of amphetamine from a 26-year-old Bangladesh male who arrived on 18th October 2017 via Sri Lankan Airlines ... Read more
Customs destroys liquor and pork products
October 17, 2017
Customs today disposed a large number of liquor and pork products. The items were disposed on 17th October 2017 at the Waste Disposal Area of K.Thilaf ... Read more
Customs has seized 503.5 tablets of party drugs
October 16, 2017
A dual operation between Male' Express Cargo Post and S.Gan Customs has seized 503.5 tablets, weighing 244.60grams while attempting to smuggle in a po ... Read more
Export increases by 13% in September
October 14, 2017
The FOB value of goods exported during last September showed an increase of 13% to that of the same period last year, which is an increase from MVR 14 ... Read more
Customs has seized 7kg of Drugs in September
September 28, 2017
Customs has seized 7.065kg of drugs in the month of September. In separate operations held at Gan International Airport (GIA) and Velana International ... Read more
Export rises by 18% in August
September 10, 2017
The FOB value of goods exported during last August showed an increase of 18% to that of the same period last year, which is an increase from MVR 269 m ... Read more
35th Batch of Niyami Course concludes
September 07, 2017
In a ceremony held today at the Coast Guard Building, the Commissioner General of Customs Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed handed over the certificates of comp ... Read more
Customs new Website and e-Customs launch
August 22, 2017
In a Ceremony held on 20th August 2017, to mark the 127th Anniversary the website with new features and design and e-Customs was launched by the Commi ... Read more
Customs Uniforms rebranded
August 22, 2017
In the Ceremony held on 20th August 2017 to mark the 127th Anniversary, the rebranded Customs uniforms were introduced by the Customs Minister, Minist ... Read more
Senior Superintendent Mohamed Waheed Retires
August 13, 2017
A ceremony was held to officially bid farewell to Senior Superintendent (Retired) Mohamed Waheed who has retired from service. The function was attend ... Read more
Draft Survey Training
August 06, 2017
A ceremony was held today to award certificates to the participants who successfully completed the “Draft Survey Training” facilitated by State Tradin ... Read more
Training Program on Security Management
August 02, 2017
A ceremony was held yesterday to award certificates to the participants who successfully completed the “Training Program on Security Management” facil ... Read more
Maldives Customs Service Celebrates its 127th Anniversary
July 18, 2017
Maldives Customs Service today celebrates its 127th Anniversary. The celebration began with a special flag hoisting ceremony held this morning in fron ... Read more
Imports increases by 7% in June
July 09, 2017
The CIF value of goods imported during June increased by 7% compared to June last year. Approximately MVR 2.7 billion worth of goods were imported dur ... Read more
Maldives Customs Service seizes 8kg of drugs.
June 20, 2017
Maldives Customs Service seizes 8kg of drugs (Heroin, Hashish Oil) from a passenger who arrived on 13 June 2017. The seizure included 1.2 kg Heroin an ... Read more
Customs seizes 1.2 kg of Cannabis
June 15, 2017
Customs seizes 1.2 kilograms of Cannabis from a Sri Lankan male passenger who arrived Maldives on 12 June 2017 from Sri Lanka. Customs officers at ... Read more
Imports increases by 3% in May
June 14, 2017
The CIF value of goods imported during May increased by 3% compared to May last year. Approximately MVR 3.3 billion worth of goods were imported durin ... Read more
Customs seizes 7.2kg of Cannabis
June 08, 2017
Customs seizes 7.2 kilograms of Cannabis from a Bangladeshi male passenger who arrived Maldives on 5 June 2017 from Bangladesh. Customs officers at ... Read more
MCS signs a contract for the completion of Haa Alifu Uligan Customs building.
June 01, 2017
A contract was signed yesterday between MCS and Welding and Construction Work Pvt. Ltd., to complete the remaining works of the Customs Building in Ha ... Read more
Twelve drug seizures so far this year
June 01, 2017
Maldives Customs Service has seized 5kg of drugs (Cannabis, Heroin, Hashish Oil) and a large quantity of stimulants so far this year. Information o ... Read more
Imports increases by 9% in April
May 16, 2017
The CIF value of goods imported during April increased by 9% compared to April last year. Approximately MVR 3 billion worth of goods were imported dur ... Read more
MCS marks International Customs Day
January 26, 2017
A special function was held at Maldives Customs Service building to celebrate the International Customs Day of 2017. The function was officiated by ... Read more
Official inauguration of “ASYCUDA World”
January 26, 2017
The latest version of the software to process declarations in Maldives Customs Service, ASYCUDA World has been officially launched, during the ceremon ... Read more
Special event held for children of “Care Society”
January 24, 2017
Maldives Customs Service holds a special event for the children of Care Society. The event was held this Morning at Customs Building, which was partic ... Read more