Customs Service of Greece

Customs Service (Greek: Τελωνειακή Υπηρεσία) is a Greek authority that certifies and collects duties, taxes, and other charges in accordance with applicable national and European legislation. It is also responsible for the protection of public health and the protection of Greek society. It conducts checks to detect drug trafficking, gunrunning, explosives, money laundering, illicit trade in antiquities; and it cracks down counterfeit consumer goods and irregularities in transport, fisheries, flora and fauna. Matthew the Apostle is considered the patron saint of Customs. Today, there are ninety-three customs offices across the country.