The Ministry of Finance has opened a new customs office in El-Daraad area on the eastern coast of the Sahel region, 100 km from Berbera city.
A delegation from Berbera customs, officers from the Somaliland Coast Guard and officials from the Ministry of Fisheries Development were at hand in the event to formally inaugurate the new Customs office project implemented in the area.
On the other hand, the manager of the Berbera customs checking branch Mohamed Ismail and the general manager of the Berbera regional customs office Ahmed Abdirahman informed the audience at the event about the new customs office noting that it would go down well in serving the customs needs of the area.
In terms of income tax collection, they mentioned that they will work with this office of the Ministry of Fisheries Development and the various fishermen who work in this area.
Mr. Abdirahman stated that all facilities and equipment required for the running of the offices were already in place.
He pointed out that the area was abuzz with activities but it had no customs offices prior to the inauguration.