GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Project title

Strengthening Customs Enforcement Capacity

Priority area

Home Affairs - Integrated Border Management

Beneficiary

Ministry of Trade

Co-Beneficiary

-

Duration

30 months, February 2019 – July 2021

EU contribution (Euro)

5.050.000

PROJECT SUMMARY

Brief description of the project and main objectives
 

The project aims to increase the control capacity of Ankara, Istanbul, and Antalya airports, where most international flights and international passengers are located, and cooperation between different border management authorities.

Location

Ankara, Istanbul, Antalya and 7 separate airports

Achievements / expected outputs

Scanners, narcotic and chemical detectors, dog transport equipment, and detector dogs were purchased at Ankara, Istanbul, and Antalya airports.

The Detector Dog Training Center's capacity at airports has been increased, and dogs have been trained.

In addition, training regarding control procedures at airports was provided, and the project contributed to the increase of cooperation between border authorities employed at airports.