The number of detector dogs at the border will increase! 10.2 billion lira resources were allocated from the 2027 budget

In the 2027 budget proposal of the Ministry of Commerce, an allowance of 10 billion 228 million 65 thousand liras was allocated to increase inspections in customs areas within the scope of the fight against the informal economy and smuggling. While fighting against illegal trade, the Ministry plans to strengthen the technological infrastructure and improve control mechanisms to ensure that the normal flow of legal trade is not negatively affected.

INSPECTION AND MONITORING MECHANISMS WILL BE DEVELOPED IN CUSTOMS

According to the information compiled from the 2027 Budget Proposal of the Ministry of Commerce, efforts to ensure public order in customs areas and areas will continue within the scope of the fight against the informal economy. The aim is to keep entrances and exits under control to prevent any kind of abuse.

Control and monitoring mechanisms will be developed to ensure that special purpose zone applications such as customs regime, free zones and warehouses are used in accordance with the legislation and the purpose of establishment of the systems.

Investments will be made in state-of-the-art devices and information systems to prevent illegal trade while preventing legal trade from being negatively affected. These efforts aim to make Turkish customs among the leading customs administrations in the world.

THE NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS WILL INCREASE TO 3 THOUSAND 925 IN 2027

Domestic R&D studies on new generation technologies needed by the Ministry will continue. By adding the technologies to be developed to the Ministry's inventory, it is aimed to increase the effectiveness in the fight against smuggling and shorten detection times.

It is planned to increase the number of systems and equipment used in processes aimed at detecting and preventing illegal activities. Accordingly, the number of systems and equipment, which is expected to be 2 thousand 470 at the end of the year, is aimed to be increased to 2 thousand 545 in 2027.

An increase in the number of inspections at customs is also anticipated. The number of inspections, which is expected to be 3 thousand 875 at the end of the year, is planned to be increased to 3 thousand 925 in 2027.

THE NUMBER OF DETECTOR DOGS WILL BE INCREASED TO 270

Increasing the number of detector dogs used in the fight against smuggling was also among the goals of the Ministry. It was stated that the number of detector dogs working especially in rapid search activities in bonded places and areas was 255 last year.

This number is expected to increase to 265 by the end of 2026 and to 270 in 2027.

It is also aimed to increase the number of data analysis teams specialized according to the types of contraband goods. The number of teams, which is expected to be 40 at the end of the year, is planned to be increased to 44 next year.

The total resource allocated from the 2027 budget to achieve these goals was 10 billion 228 million 65 thousand lira.