The purpose of this Law is to regulate smuggling crimes and penalties, the execution of criminal provisions and protection measures in order to prevent and monitor smuggling. Chapter II determines smuggling acts and penalties. Article 4 sets out qualified cases which require heavier penalties, such as: the case of the goods that constitute the subject of the smuggling crime that threaten the environment or public health. The Ministry of Customs and Trade may announce those whose convictions have been finalized for smuggling of tobacco and tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, fuel and foodstuffs such as live animals, meat, tea, sugar, olives, to the public. Chapter III lays down the procedures and principles of smuggling prevention, monitoring and investigation, including provisions on search and seizure, storage of smuggled goods and vehicles, preservation of seized goods, returning prohibited items to the place of origin or to another country, and the confiscation of goods and earnings. Article 19 sets out those who are in charge of preventing, monitoring and investigating trafficking.
Türkiye · 2007-03-21