WILLEMSTAD – The Customs Department in Curaçao has been reinforced with a new group of officers, including 19 trainee customs inspectors, as part of efforts to enhance border protection and public safety.
In addition to the trainee officers, the department has also welcomed a legal policy advisor and a staff member for planning and control, further strengthening its operational and administrative capacity.
Minister of Finance Charles Cooper emphasized the importance of integrity and professionalism within Customs, noting that the new recruits are expected to uphold existing standards and procedures.
“I am confident that this new group will contribute to maintaining the current norms and way of working,” Cooper said.
The expansion is part of broader government investments aimed at modernizing Customs and developing it into a stronger, more efficient and reliable institution, capable of addressing evolving challenges at Curaçao’s borders.