Responsibilities of border security personnel
Article 9
Law No. (6) of 1987Anyone who shelters or houses foreigners in any way must provide information regarding the foreigner or his companions within 48 hours of the sheltering or housing to the nearest passports office or local public security station. This shall be done on the form designated for this purpose. The police station or local public security station must notify the nearest branch or passports office of this.
Article 19
Law No. (6) of 1987Without prejudice to any more severe punishment stipulated by any other law, the following persons shall be sentenced to imprisonment and fined an amount of money that does not exceed LYD 200 or either of these two punishments: a) Anyone who give false statements before competent authorities or knowingly provides them with false information or papers in order to facilitate the entry, residence, or exit from the country for himself or another person in violation of the provisions of this Law. b) Anyone who enters, resides in, or exits the country without a valid visa issued by the competent authorities […]
Article 21
Law No. (6) of 1987Public employees working in the General Directorate of Passports and Nationality selected by virtue of a decree issued by the General People’s Committee shall have the capacity of judicial officers in matters concerning the implementation of the provisions of this Law and the regulations issued pursuant thereto.
Article 4
Decree No. (247) of 1989Foreigners belonging to the following categories may not be granted entry visas: […]
Article 5
Decree No. (247) of 1989Foreigners belonging to the following categories are banned from exiting: 1. Persons whom competent judicial bodies have requested in writing be banned from exiting. 2. Persons whose exit from the country will result in undermining either public security or the national economy.
Article 3
Decree No. (392) of 2000The Guard shall bear responsibility for maintaining the safety and security of Libya’s land crossings and borders. It will specifically have the following duties: […] 2- Detect and stop suspects and violators of laws, decrees, bylaws, and systems within the scope of the crossings, and take legal measures regarding them.
Article 4
Decree No. (325) of 2013The General Investigation Service shall have the following powers: […] 10. Monitor cargo and passenger luggage in land, maritime, and aerial ports and secure the safety of passengers in coordination with the relevant authorities. 11. Monitor citizenship affairs, entry and exit movements, and immigration to and from the State of Libya in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Article 12
Law No. (4) of 1985Travel documents may be denied to an applicant or revoked from its holder in the following circumstances: […] 2. If strong justifications exist related to public security or protecting the national interest.
Article 28
Decree No. (472) of 1985An applicant may be refused to have a travel document issued or a travel document holder may be refused to have it renewed in the following cases: a. If he has a criminal record related to international crime such as smuggling or drug trafficking. b. If evidence is made available indicating that he will use the travel document to harm the security or well-being of Libya domestically or abroad [...]
Article 3
Resolution No. (16) of 2012The Minister of Defence, in consultation with the General National Congress, shall be charged with appointing a military commander and his aides for the zones specified above. The military commander must not be from these zones. The military commander shall be granted all the powers and competences vested in the executive authorities, specifically the powers to arrest all wanted persons in these zones and to deport persons who have infiltrated the borders to their countries of origin. […]
Article 3
Decree No. (339) of 2013, Decree No. (561) of 2013, Decree No. (607) of 2013The JOR shall undertake the following: 5. Establish security posts to impose security and display it overtly. 6. Fight illegal immigration, smuggling though customs, and drug trafficking.
Article 8
Decree No. (145) of 2012The General Directorate for Border Security shall have the following duties: […] 2. Monitor the entry and exit of people, vehicles, equipment, etc. and take the necessary action in their regard in the light of the outcome of the results of this follow-up.
Article 11
Decree No. (145) of 2012The General Directorate for Combating Illegal Immigration shall have the following duties: […] 5. Directly oversee the anti-infiltration and smuggling centres and border points, prepare a detailed statement about them, and submit it to competent authorities.
Article 9
Law No. (66) of 1974Delegates of the competent maritime authority shall have the right to at any time board any boat headed to the state’s ports to inspect the certificates of sea captains, navigation officers, maritime engineers, and pilots of sailing ships. Each sea captain must present these certificates to the aforementioned delegates upon request. The competent maritime authority shall suspend the travel of any boat that fails to meet the conditions stipulated in Articles (2), (4), and (5).
Article 3
Law No. (81) of 1970Before approaching the external borders of the port’s piloting zone, each incoming ship shall raise the following signals: […]
Article 8
Law No. (6) of 1987Foreigners subject to the provisions of this law shall meet the following requirements: b) Refer to the nearest passports authority to register within seven days of his arrival date. Present the relevant information and documents for himself and his family members that are granted entry visas as dependents on the form designated for this purpose. c) Provide the information requested of him by the dates specified for him. Report the loss, damage, or expiration of his travel document.
Article 1
Decree No. (247) of 1989Entry or exit from Libyan Arab territory shall be through the following ports: […]
Article 3
Decree No. (392) of 2000The Guard shall bear responsibility for maintaining the safety and security of Libya’s land crossings and borders. It will specifically have the following duties: 3. Provide security for citizens and other people during their entry into and exit from Libya. 4. Investigate and monitor land ports from all sides and combat acts of vandalism, smuggling, destructive activities, and land infiltration through the borders.
Article 4
Decree No. (325) of 2013The General Investigation Service shall have the following powers: 10. Monitor cargo and passenger luggage in land, maritime, and aerial ports and secure the safety of passengers in coordination with the relevant authorities. 11. Monitor citizenship affairs, entry and exit movements, and immigration to and from the State of Libya in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Article 1 bis
Resolution No. (16) of 2012Subject to the competences of civil institutions and entities in the State, the aforementioned military zones and districts shall be entrusted with the following duties. 1. Duties of military zones: - Secure and protect the zone against any internal or external attacks. - Coordinate the cooperation between other security services inside the zone. […] - Set up emergency plans for emergencies and external threats. - Execute all orders and instructions issued by higher levels. - Coordinate with various armed forces (air force– naval forces– air defence – border guard) regarding the security and protection of the zone. 2. Duties of military districts: […] - Coordinate with other forces regarding the security of the border district.
Article 2
Resolution No. (16) of 2012The Libyan land borders shared with the following countries shall be closed temporarily: 1. Chad 2. Niger […]
Article 9
Law No. (6) of 2005The user of the aircraft arriving or departing Libyan territory shall abide by the provisions of the legislation in force, including legislation related to arrival, departure, passports, customs, and the health and agricultural quarantine.
Article 13
Decree No. (526) of 1992The General Directorate of Passports and Nationality shall be comprised of the following: […] 4. The Control and List Affairs Department shall be responsible for the following: * Oversee entry and exit movement through the prescribed ports. * Direct technical supervision of passport controls in the exit and entry ports; receive notifications related to entry and exit movement and take the necessary procedures in their regard […]
Article 11
Decree No. (145) of 2012The General Directorate for Combating Illegal Immigration shall have the following duties: 9. Collect information, data, and records on smuggling, infiltration, and illegal immigration issues etc., and classify, arrange, and categorise them to use as reference when necessary.
Article 10
Decree No. (145) of 2012The General Directorate for Coastal Security shall have the following duties: 7. Prepare the records of ships and fishing and recreational boats, collect data about them, and issue licenses and license plates for the same.
Article 36
Decree No. (247) of 1989Anyone who shelters or houses foreigners in any capacity is required to inform the nearest passports authority of the foreigners he is housing as well as their departure within 48 hours on the designated form for this purpose […]
Article 3
Decree No. (746) of 1993The Agency shall be responsible for implementing all functions necessary to protect the coast, including providing work requirements for what it implements itself or through volunteers, and other functions undertaken by the masses of the People’s Congresses or the General People’s entities […]
Article 4
Decree No. (325) of 2013The General Investigation Service shall have the following powers: 10. Monitor cargo and passenger luggage in land, maritime, and aerial ports and secure the safety of passengers in coordination with the relevant authorities. 11. Monitor citizenship affairs, entry and exit movements, and immigration to and from the State of Libya in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Article 9
Decree No. (145) of 2012The Anti-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances General Directorate shall have the following duties: 9. Conduct initial and preliminary analysis of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and save samples of various drugs and tools used in smuggling, trafficking, and drug use.
Article 10
Decree No. (145) of 2012The General Directorate for Coastal Security shall have the following duties: 6. Follow up on and evaluate the security situation in ports, harbours, marinas, and maritime clubs and take security measures in their regard.
Article 11
Decree No. (145) of 2012The General Directorate for Combating Illegal Immigration shall have the following duties: 10. Prepare forms, cards, and models from the information of the questionnaires filled out by smugglers, infiltrators, and people involved who are caught in illegal immigration cases and other crimes and sort out the data and analyse it for reference when necessary.
Article 3
Decree No. (386) of 2014The Authority shall be responsible for exercising the following competencies: 5. Document records pertaining to infiltrators and smugglers that are arrested; prepare a database in their regard. […] 7. Prepare studies and research on the reasons behind the phenomenon of illegal immigration and human trafficking, the limitation thereof, and the proposal of developing work methods and introducing modern scientific technology to limit these criminal phenomena.
Article 22
Decree No. (472) of 1985The General Department of Passports and Nationality must prepare a guide for tallying the various travel documents issued. It shall contain the date and place of issue, validity period, and the full name, mother’s name, nationality, date and place of birth, sex, and residency of each document holder. Issuing bodies must inform the General Department of Passports and Nationality of all necessary information to be included in the guide.
Article 2
Decree No. (244) of 19973. The Oversight and Documentation Administration shall be responsible for the following: Prepare electronic documentation programs for information. Receive information and data from competent departments, branches, and offices, and document them in accordance with the approved programming. […] Prepare statistics related to travel documents, nationality, personal ID cards, and foreign residents, then classify, sort, and analyse them. […]
Article 14
Decree No. (50) of 1990The documents, papers, reports, and research prepared by the Committee shall be considered confidential. They may not be viewed, except with special permission from the Secretary of the General People’s Committee, or from the People’s Committee for the External People’s Bureau and International Cooperation.
Article 8
Decree No. (247) of 1989[…] Names shall be added to ban lists by virtue of a decision issued by the General Department of Passports and Nationality. The lists are to be considered secret and circulating them is prohibited.
Article 11
Decree No. (145) of 2012The General Directorate for Combating Illegal Immigration shall have the following duties: 3. Investigate smuggling of people, contraband materials, goods, and infiltration across the desert and border areas and take required legal action in their regard.
Article 13
Decree No. (526) of 1992The General Department of Passports and Nationality shall be composed of the following: […] 2. The Inspection and Oversight Department shall be responsible for the following: * Perform the functions of investigating and collecting evidence against violators of provisions of the legislation regulating Arab nationality, travel documents, IDs, the entry and residency of foreigners, and taking necessary measures to refer them to judicial bodies. * Oversee the implementation of rulings and decrees related to deportation, take the necessary procedures thereof according to the law. * Investigate foreigners, monitor their movements to verify the legality of their residency, and apply the legislation that the Department implements in their regard.
Article 13
Law No. (10) of 1992Members of the police agency shall be entitled to use force without the use of weapons to the extent necessary for the performance of their duties, insofar as such is the only possible way. The use of weapons shall be limited to the following cases: […] In all the foregoing cases, firing the weapon shall be the only possible way to achieve the aforementioned purposes. The General People’s Committee for Justice shall issue a decision stipulating the authorities entitled to issue shooting orders, the methods to be used in all circumstances, and the procedure for addressing the shooting warning. 6- Self-defence and resisting armed assault.
Article 49
Law No. (10) of 2010Every driver of a means of transport shall comply with the orders of customs officials. Customs officials may take all appropriate measures to stop means of transport in the event that the driver fails to comply.
Article 51
Law No. (10) of 2010Authorised customs officers may board vessels within the customs control zone to search the same or request manifests and other documents required by the established rules. In the event of failure to present such documents, in the absence thereof, or in the event of suspicion of the presence of smuggled or prohibited goods, the necessary measures shall be taken, including the use of force, to seize the goods and sail the vessel to the nearest customs office when necessary.
Article 46
Law No. (10) of 2010Customs employees who are appointed by a decision by the Secretary shall be considered judicial officers with regards to application of the provision of this law and within the scope of their competences.
Article 55
Law No. (10) of 2010In all cases, customs officers shall be entitled to apprehend persons, seize goods and means of transport, and transport the same to the nearest customs office. For this purpose, they shall enjoy free movement along the coast or any part thereof, as well as on seashores and any port, gulf, road, or public land, with the right to pass through private property within 5 kilometres from the borders.
Article 57
Law No. (10) of 2010Customs officers may perform the duties set forth in previous articles and take any of the following measures: […]
Article 98
Law No. (10) of 2010[…] The administration shall destroy goods proved through analysis to be harmful at the expense of and in presence of their owners or their legal representatives. If they wish, they may re-export the same within a deadline determined by the administration, provided that this take place through the same location where they entered and not another location passing through Libyan territory. If they fail to appear or re-export after being notified in writing, the destruction shall take place at their expense, and a record drafted fining them for twice the cost of the destruction […]
Article 20
Decree No. (137) of 2004Goods in transit shall be stamped in accordance with the regulation issued by virtue of a Customs Authority decree. The transit contractor shall be responsible for any tampering with these stamps. In the event that such tampering is confirmed, the goods and their conformity to the documents shall be inspected. The owner of the goods must pay all assessed customs fees for any shortage in the goods, as well as the prescribed penalty in accordance with the Customs Law. The transit contractor shall be subjected to an equivalent fine.
Article 37
Decree No. (137) of 2004The free zone shall be subject to the provisions related to smuggling or the violation of customs regulations prescribed in Customs Law.
Article 7
Law No. (6) of 2005The General Director shall have the right to inspect airplanes and prohibit them from flying. He may seize any documents related thereto to monitor the implementation of the provisions of this law.
Article 3
Decree No. (386) of 2014The Authority shall be responsible for exercising the following competencies: […] 4. Control illegal immigrants in Libya and place them in housing centers; monitor them and complete the procedures for their deportation to their countries of origin in coordination with the relevant bodies.
Article 10
Law No. (19) of 2010The General People’s Committee for Public Security shall control the crimes set forth in this law. It may also seize the proceeds from the crime and the means of transport used in smuggling, and it shall refer the arrestees to the competent judicial authorities. In all cases, the court shall rule to confiscate the proceeds from the crime, even if they were falsified, substituted, or converted to legal resources. The court shall also rule to confiscate the means of transport, items, and tools used or prepared for use in the commission of the crimes […]
Article 8
Decree No. (145) of 2012The General Directorate for Border Security shall have the following duties: 2. Monitor the entry and exit of people, vehicles, equipment, etc. and take the necessary action in their regard in the light of the outcome of the results of this follow-up.
Article 1
Law No. (6) of 1987Entry and exit from Libyan territory shall be through the prescribed entry and exit areas, and with permission from the competent bodies. Entry and exit shall be with a visa in the passport or its equivalent.
Article 142
Law No. (81) of 1970Representatives of the Port Authority may board any ship in the port to inspect and search it, or to review its papers and documents, in accordance with the requirements of their duties and positions, and within the limits of their authority.
Article 3
Decree No. (49) of 1990The adopted land, sea, and air entry ports into the Great Jamahiriya shall be open to the entry and exit of all Arab citizens, by virtue of an ID or travel document or other official travel paper verifying the Arab identity thereof.
Article 8
Law No. (6) of 2005Employees of customs, public security, and health and agricultural quarantine shall have the right to inspect airplanes or any person or cargo on board under the laws and regulations in force in Libya. This inspection shall not cause unreasonable delay and shall be under the supervision of the Civil Aviation Authority, without interference in the inspection procedures.
Article 4
Decree No. (325) of 2013The General Investigation Service shall have the following powers: 10. Monitor cargo and passenger luggage in land, maritime, and aerial ports and secure the safety of passengers in coordination with the relevant authorities. 11. Monitor citizenship affairs, entry and exit movements, and immigration to and from the State of Libya in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Article 3
Law No. (82) of 19706. Perform all maritime inspection functions, implement and apply international treaties and agreements pertaining to ships, prevent the pollution of sea waters, and other functions within the field of maritime navigation and transport. 7. Collect the prescribed port fees.
Article 2
Law No. (81) of 1970The owner of any ship heading to the port, or the deputy or captian thereof, shall provide the Port Authority with a declaration at least 24 hours before the date of the ship’s expected arrival. The declaration shall contain the following: […]
Article 6
Law No. (81) of 1970The captain or agent of the ship shall refer to the Port Authority within 24 hours of the time of arrival to prepare the presence declaration on the designated form, which must contain the following information: […]
Article 7
Law No. (81) of 1970The presence declaration shall be accompanied by the following documents: […]
Article 8
Law No. (81) of 1970The travel release request shall be submitted to the Port Authority accompanied by verification that the ship has completed all customs and health procedures. It shall include the following information: […]
Article 1
Decree No. (472) of 1985The travel document shall be considered an important document. Its holder may not provide any unauthorized persons with access to the travel document or send it abroad.
Article 2
Law No. (6) of 1987Foreigners may enter, reside in, or exit Libyan territory provided they obtain a valid visa in accordance with the provisions of this Law. It shall be issued on a valid passport or its equivalent document by a recognized competent authority. It shall grant the visa holder the right to return to the issuing country.
Article 3
Law No. (6) of 1987Citizens of Arab countries shall have the right to enter Libyan territory using personal ID cards. They shall enter through specified entry ports and in accordance with the rules and procedures specified by the General Directorate of Passports and Nationality.
Article 39
Decree No. (247) of 1989Necessary records, forms, permits, applications, and notifications shall be determined by virtue of a decree issued by the director of the General Department of Passports and Nationality. The General Department shall be responsible for printing these documents and distributing them to requesting parties in exchange for a specified sum of money allocated for this purpose. The sum of money shall be determined for each of these forms and papers by virtue of a decision issued by the director and shall not exceed the cost.
Article 22
Law No. (6) of 1987The provisions of this Law shall not apply to the following categories: a) Members of the political and consular corps and their accredited equivalents in the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya […]
Article 42
Decree No. (247) of 1989The exit and re-entry visa may be granted to people who were not able to obtain residency provided their status is settled upon return. This shall be in the narrowest scope and for justifications accepted by the director of the General Department of Passports and Nationality.
Article 10
Decree No. (145) of 2012The General Directorate for Coastal Security shall have the following duties: 7. Prepare the records of ships and fishing and recreational boats, collect data about them, and issue licenses and license plates for the same.
Article 12
Decree No. (137) of 2004The Department, in cooperation with the competent customs authority, shall issue entry permits into the area for licensed business owners. It shall also issue permits for workers in licensed facilities.
Article 5
Law No. (81) of 1970If the captain of an arriving ship suspects the presence of any contagious illness on his ship, or if the ship is arriving from an infected port, or if a contagious epidemic has appeared therein, he shall inform the quarantine doctor and the Port Authority thereof immediately upon his arrival […]
Article 2
Decree No. (183) of 2012The committee formed by Article (1) of this decree shall be responsible for procedures to ensure the combat of foot-and-mouth disease. It shall specifically be responsible for the following: - Control border ports to decrease the smuggling of livestock suffering from foot-and-mouth disease into Libya, in coordination therefor with the Ministry of Interior. - Support those responsible for veterinary quarantine at ports, and especially the land ports with Egypt, Chad, and Sudan, to ensure […]
Article 47
Law No. (10) of 2010Authorised customs officers shall have the right to search places, people, goods, and means of transport inside the customs station and in the locations and warehouses under the supervision of Customs. Customs may take all necessary measures to prevent smuggling in the customs station.
Article 51
Law No. (10) of 2010Authorised customs officers may board vessels within the customs control zone to search the same or request manifests and other documents required by the established rules [...]
Article 53
Law No. (10) of 2010Customs officers may inspect all ships within the maritime customs control zone.
Article 54
Law No. (10) of 2010Customs officers may inspect facilities and equipment established on the continental shelf or exclusive economic zone at any time. They may also inspect means of transport that are used or help explore for or exploit natural resources contained in the continental shelf or the exclusive economic zone.
Article 8
Law No. (6) of 2005Employees of customs, public security, and health and agricultural quarantine shall have the right to inspect airplanes or any person or cargo on their board under the laws and regulations in force in Libya. This inspection shall not cause unreasonable delay and shall be under the supervision of the Civil Aviation Authority without interference in the inspection procedures.
Article 95
Law No. (81) of 1970If damaged parcels are found, or it is suspected that they have been tampered with, then they shall be sorted, counted, weighed, and stamped, and an official report shall be prepared therefor, signed by the ship’s agent and a representative from the Port Authority. The report shall indicate any contradictions between the information included in the shipment manifest, and the actual goods received. If the goods are loose or cannot be counted due to their type or amount, they shall be entered in total with indication thereof in the report.
Article 96
Law No. (81) of 1970[…] The Port Authority may refuse to receive goods whose export is prohibited that have damaged or deformed parcels, or those that have nondurable covers.
Article 97
Law No. (10) of 2010Customs may analyse the goods in order to verify their type, specifications, or conformity with the regulations in force [...]
Article 117
Law No. (10) of 2010The customs office shall be responsible for inspection of the transit goods upon their arrival at the point of entry and shall verify their conformity with the documents and inspect all or some packages in accordance with the rules issued by the Customs Authority [...]
Article 121
Law No. (10) of 2010All warehouses shall be subject to customs oversight. [...]
Article 14
Decree No. (137) of 2004The Department shall provide customs with lists of anyone who enters or exits the zone within 36 hours of the entry or exit process.
Article 19
Decree No. (137) of 2004Goods in transit shall be transported under the responsibility of the transit contractor. Goods in transit may not be detained, prohibited, or stopped, except in cases for which a decree is issued by the Customs Authority.
Article 21
Decree No. (137) of 2004The exit of goods in transit to their destination shall be recorded through the submission of a certificate from the customs station in the goods’ port of exit indicating the validity of the stamps and the conformity of the number of parcels. If the goods are transported in containers, it is sufficient to indicate the validity of the stamps on the containers.
Article 23
Decree No. (137) of 2004The Customs Authority shall be responsible for inspecting goods in transit upon their arrival at the entry port, ensuring their conformity with the documents related thereto, and inspecting all or some of the parcels in accordance with the rules issued by the Customs Authority. In all cases, inspection shall be completed in the entry and exit ports within 24 hours of the date of the submission of documents.
Article 26
Decree No. (137) of 2004A customs declaration shall be submitted for goods imported or exported from the free zone to the competent customs body. Attached thereto shall be a declaration of the official necessary documents from the free zone administration.
Article 13
Decree No. (145) of 2012The General Directorate for Information Security shall have the following duties: 6. Ensure the safety of persons and goods located in areas of entry and exit in an unobtrusive manner.
Article 48
Law No. (10) of 2010Customs officers may control the identity of persons who enter the customs territory or who circulate within the customs control zone.
Article 50
Law No. (10) of 2010Customs officials are entitled to examine all ledgers, documents, and documentation pertaining to customs operations related to the work of the following: [...]
Article 93
Law No. (10) of 2010After registering the customs declaration, the customs office shall inspect the goods and verify their type, value, origin, and conformity with the declaration and the relevant documents. It may also inspect all or some packages or refrain from doing so based on the rules issued by the Director-General.
Article 50
Law No. (10) of 2010[…] If these documents are completed electronically through media applications and systems as well as the necessary information and systems to operate them, customs officials shall deliver a statement of what was recorded to these persons or companies.
Article 5
Law No. (10) of 2010[…] Customs duties and other fees and taxes levied on the import and export of goods shall be collected in accordance with the regulating laws thereof. Goods may not be released before completion of customs procedures and payment of duties and fees, unless stipulated otherwise by the law.
Article 184
Law No. (10) of 2010Without prejudice to the exemptions stipulated by special laws or in execution of conventions to which the government is party, the following shall be exempted from customs duties and other fees and taxes, subject to inspection: [...]
Article 52
Law No. (10) of 2010Customs officers shall have the right to seize prohibited or smuggled goods if their existence violates the rules applicable in the customs territory. In the event of strong suspicion of smuggling, they shall have the right to search places and shops and look for smuggled goods in accordance with the provisions of the law and within the control zone.
Article 55
Law No. (10) of 2010Customs officers and those who assist them from other entities shall have the right to pursue smuggled goods and follow up thereon after such goods leave the customs zone. They may also inspect and search passing caravans in the desert if they are suspected of violating the provisions of the law. […]
Article 56
Law No. (10) of 2010If proof emerges that a crime has been committed in violation of the law, authorised customs officials may inspect homes where goods or documents pertaining to such crimes are found, after obtaining permissions from the public prosecution. The inspection shall be conducted in the presence of two witnesses if the owner or the house or his representative is not present. In cases of in flagrante delicto, they may inspect homes or shops without being subject to the procedures set forth in the previous paragraph […]
Article 223
Law No. (10) of 2010Except in cases of in flagrante delicto, customs guards officers may only conduct investigations upon issuance of written permission from the Secretary.
Article 22
Law No. (10) of 2010A customs declaration shall be submitted to the nearest customs office for any goods that enter or leave the State in accordance with customs regulations. A detailed declaration shall be submitted for all goods that are imported or exported in accordance with customs regulations. […] Every traveller shall present himself to the competent customs station, in accordance with the regulations prescribed in this regard.
Article 74
Law No. (10) of 2010All ships, trains, cars, aircraft or other means of transport, whether laden or unladen, shall be prohibited from leaving the State without presenting to the customs station a manifest in conformity with the provisions of Article (61) and all the documents mentioned in said article, and obtaining authorisation to leave. […]