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Australian Customs Service |
| Category: | Organisation | |
| Binomial Name: | Australian Commonwealth Government | |
| Sub Category: | Federal Government | Statutory Body |
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| State/Country: | Australia |
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| URL: | http://www.customs.gov.au/ | |
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| The Australian Customs Service (ACS) works with other government and international agencies to ensure Australia's border security through the detection and deterrence of unlawful goods and persons. It is a national organisation which employs approximately 4,800 staff in Australia and overseas. The central office is located in Canberra. Resources and equipment used include a fleet of ocean-going vessels and aerial surveillance aircraft. The interception of drugs and illegal firearms is a high priority of the ACS. |
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