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Customs Surveillance Service
Law enforcement agency of the Spanish Ministry of Finance / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Customs Surveillance Service (Spanish: Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera, SVA) is a law enforcement agency of the Spanish Ministry of Finance, integrated in the Spanish Tax Agency. Its responsibilities include the investigation and prosecution of cases involving contraband, illegal drugs, financial evasion and violations, money laundering, surveillance for financial police purposes and the provision of judicial police services. Its activities can be compared with United States agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or some of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Quick Facts Customs Surveillance Service Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera, Common name ...
Customs Surveillance Service Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera | |
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Common name | ADUANAS / CUSTOMS |
Abbreviation | SVA also DAVA |
Motto | Por tierra, mar y aire Through land, sea and air |
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Formed | Reorganized on February 12, 1982, since the 16th century |
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Employees | 2,000 |
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National agency | Spain |
Operations jurisdiction | Spain |
Governing body | Government of Spain |
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Overseen by | Deputy Directorate of Customs Surveillance |
Headquarters | Madrid, Spain |
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Parent agency | Agencia Tributaria |
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