Cargoes tightly controlled in Dili

Cargoes tightly controlled in Dili

DILI, East Timor: Head of the local customs and excise office Soenarno has said that his office would tighten the flow of cargoes in the region as there have been indications of attempts to smuggle out products from the region to neighboring islands, Antara reported.

He cited that several months ago customs officers foiled an illegal shipment of sandalwood to Surabaya.

Although a customs check is not required for shipment between islands, the customs office has the right to investigate suspicious goods. (pwn)