A nationwide customs directors' meeting was held, and it was confirmed that measures against borders, such as measures against terrorism and strict examination of cargo, would be thoroughly strengthened in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
In addition to the customs directors in Tokyo, local customs directors such as Hakodate and Okinawa also attended the customs directors' meeting held at the Ministry of Finance online.
At the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso said, "There is a strict terrorist attack in the world, and there is no guarantee that it will not occur in Japan. It must be kept in order. The Minister of Customs always wants you to be safe and secure. "
In preparation for the tournament, we have confirmed the strengthening of border measures such as anti-terrorism measures and strict examination of imported cargo, and will smoothly carry out customs clearance procedures regarding competition equipment brought by athletes.
At the meeting, it was also reported that in order to quickly import the vaccine for the new coronavirus, it was reported that it was utilizing a system that could streamline customs clearance procedures, and it was confirmed that it would continue to take detailed measures against the new coronavirus. did.