The Algerian Directorate General of Customs (DGD) has inaugurated a new operational center in Algiers to monitor customs activities in real-time and exploit data. The center was launched on the 72nd anniversary of the Algerian Revolution. Finance Minister Mohammed Lamine Lebbou and other high-ranking officials attended the ceremony. This move aims to modernize the customs department and improve its operational capabilities.
The new center is part of efforts to enhance the state's digitization and management methods. It aligns with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's instructions to improve data exploitation and decision-making. The center will enable the customs department to respond quickly and effectively to emerging challenges. It will also help to combat smuggling and organized crime.
The DGD's General Major, Abdelhafid Bakhouche, stated that the rapidly changing economic environment and diversification of smuggling methods require the development of new tools and strategies. He emphasized the importance of proactive work, vigilance, coordination, and information exchange. A new operational activity service was established in early 2024, which has evolved into the current operational center.
The center's primary tasks include collecting information from regional centers, monitoring service activities, and preparing intelligence bulletins and periodic reports. It will also provide immediate alerts for urgent situations, enabling swift responses. This structure aims to guide and monitor the work of customs teams, enhancing intervention speed and effectiveness.
The operational center allows for a comprehensive view of customs activities, ensuring immediate information transmission, particularly for urgent matters. Bakhouche described this development as a qualitative leap in modernizing customs services, strengthening preparedness, and consolidating their role in protecting the national economy.
During the launch event, a video showcasing customs activities and the operational center was presented. An application for monitoring and analyzing operational teams' activities was also demonstrated. Attendees had the opportunity to visit the center and receive detailed explanations of its functioning and assigned missions.
The new operational center is expected to play a crucial role in managing emergency situations and interventions. It will help to safeguard the national economy and enhance the efficiency of customs operations. The center's launch marks a significant step in the modernization of Algerian customs services.
Key points
- The Algerian Directorate General of Customs has launched a new operational center to enhance real-time monitoring and decision-making.
- The center aims to improve the customs department's operational capabilities and response to emerging challenges.
- The launch aligns with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's instructions to improve digitization and management methods.
