Moldova’s Customs Service is conducting field tests of a new real-time digital control mechanism
Customs Service Director Radu Vrabie reviewed the test results and the effectiveness of the new innovative mechanism, implemented on a pilot basis to modernize customs control. The system is being tested at the Tudor border customs post, recently equipped with a high-performance mobile scanner, and represents a concrete step toward the digitization and optimization of border control processes. The project includes the commissioning of two specialized stations at the Customs Service’s Video Surveillance Center, enabling real-time analysis of images obtained during the scanning of vehicles. Thus, in addition to the checks carried out at the checkpoint, the images are further reviewed by specialized operators who cross-reference the scan data with information available in institutional systems and with the results of risk analysis. This approach provides an additional level of security and accuracy in customs control, facilitating the faster detection of potential discrepancies and reducing risks associated with fraud and smuggling attempts. At the same time, this mechanism allows for a more rapid response in high-risk situations, including when discrepancies are detected between declared data and the actual cargo contents. In the future, the system will be rolled out to all customs posts equipped with scanners and integrated into a modern control concept based on the use of information technology, data analysis, and real-time monitoring. Customs officers involved in the process will conduct remote monitoring, simultaneously utilizing images from scans and video surveillance, as well as data generated by the agency’s information systems. Through this initiative, the Customs Service is strengthening an intelligent control model focused on efficiency, operational vigilance, and the promotion of legitimate and predictable trade. // 20.03.2026 — InfoMarket
