His Majesty's Customs (Gibraltar)
His Majesty's Customs (Gibraltar) are the primary customs and import authority in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It is a uniformed, enforcement body, controlled by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Gibraltar. The customs officers check commercial goods and ordinary people entering with possessions into the territory.
| His Majesty's Customs (Gibraltar) | |
|---|---|
The logo of HM Customs Gibraltar | |
The flag of Gibraltar | |
| Common name | HM Customs |
| Abbreviation | HM Customs |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 14 May, 1750 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| National agency (Operations jurisdiction) | GIB |
| Operations jurisdiction | GIB |
| HM Customs' jurisdiction (beige) | |
| Size | 6.8 km² |
| Population | 34,000 |
| Legal jurisdiction | As per operations jurisdiction |
| Governing body | Government of Gibraltar, Ministry of Finance |
| General nature | |
| Specialist jurisdiction | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Customs House, Waterport |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Finance |
| Facilities | |
| Prisons | His Majesty's Prison, Gibraltar |
| Patrol cars | Yes |
| Vans | Yes |
| RIBs | Yes |
| Dogs | Yes |
| Website | |
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