The Government has approved a draft law proposing the inclusion of the Customs Laboratory within the system of state forensic institutions.
Granting this authority will make it possible to:
– Reduce the time required to carry out forensic examinations and investigate crimes;
– Reduce costs and make more efficient use of available resources;
– Simplify cooperation between the Customs Service and forensic institutions;
– Conduct forensic examinations in accordance with European practice.
The Customs Laboratory currently operates as part of the Customs Service and is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for analysing various goods and substances, including drugs, alcoholic beverages, metals and precious stones. It is also capable of verifying the authenticity of banknotes and documents. The laboratory’s capability to analyse drugs and precursors is recognised, amongst others, by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
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