WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANISATION: 1948 the Convention establishing the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) was signed in Brussels and effective from 1952. Now the WCO, it is the global centre of customs expertise and plays a leading role in the discussion, development, promotion and implementation of modern customs systems and procedures. ‘International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System’ and ‘International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs procedures.’

‘Current Strategic Plan at Strategic Goal 3.1: The WCO has developed a wide range of instruments, tools and guidance materials in order to assist Members in implementing effective and efficient controls, …. and protect society by intercepting and suppressing illicit trade and criminal activities through enhanced enforcement procedures.’

Participates in the International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC) see below.