Al-Junaynah, March 04 (Darfur24)
The Customs Police in West Darfur State have officially resumed operations after a three-year suspension caused by the tribal and military violence that erupted in April 2023, which led to the destruction of numerous government institutions and the disruption of their activities.
Speaking at the reopening ceremony in Al-Junaynah, Khalil Daqrasho, head of the civil administration, said that restoring customs operations is a significant step given the state’s border location adjacent to Chad. He stressed the need for effective customs control to safeguard the economy and regulate the movement of goods.
Daqrasho called for the activation of customs stations in Forbaranga, Kalbus, Tendelti, and Beida, describing them as key crossing points. He emphasized that customs authorities play a central role in protecting national revenues and combating smuggling.
He affirmed the state government’s commitment to providing the necessary resources for the police to carry out their duties despite ongoing security and service challenges. He added that the Ministry of Finance incorporated provisions related to the Customs Law in the 2026 budget, including the regulation of fees, as part of broader efforts to reorganize economic activity and strengthen state revenues.
Brigadier General Ali Mohamed Zakaria, Director of the Federal Police in West Darfur, said the reopening forms part of a wider police plan to reactivate departments and restore institutional presence. He underscored the importance of customs police in monitoring goods entering the state and tackling smuggling.