Security Service of Ukraine prepares operation to combat smuggling activity.
12.01.2008

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) claims smuggling really endangers the country's economics. This is caused by corruptibility of public officials exercising control over observance of the customs legislation.

The smuggling, according to SSU representatives, incurs losses to Ukraine for UAH several billion. Main smuggling places are ports through which about 70 percent of smuggling goods run. Taking into account the scope of the illegal traffic, the SSU prepared a special operation entitled Tsunami aiming to combat the smuggling activity.

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