Who gave you the customs agent’s licence?

Suspension of a customs agent's licence in Israel

Omer Wagner
Omer Wagner
Advocate, Israel
Published 25 Jun 2023
Who gave you the customs agent’s licence?
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Recently, in May 2023, the Israeli court upheld the customs manager's decision to suspend a customs agent for a few months. The agent appealed to court, but his petition was rejected.

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