Working for customs

Ex. 2. Match the words to make word combinations:
1. examine a. traffic of smuggling
2. wear b. penalties
3. fulfill c. narcotics
4. detect d. uniform
5. wear e. public
6. break, v. f. their duties
7. punish with g. the baggage
8. work with h. laws


Ex.3 Match the correct preposition and words to make many possible word combinations. Make up sentences with the expressions:

to deal	through	shifts
to work	at	Customs
to punish	for	different areas
to act	at	public
to cooperate	with	penalties
to work	in	courtesy and diplomacy
to pass	with	international airports
to move	for	difficulties

Ex. 10 Read and render the two texts; describe the similarities and differences in the cases:
Text 1.
CBP Officers Find Marijuana in Fuel Tank

US CBP officers seized 66,5 kg of marijuana. CBP officers made the seizure after a 1988 Chevrolet pickup truck arrived at the port of entry from Mexico. During the search, CBP officers used a fiber optic scope to peer into fuel tank and noticed anomalies in its appearance. CBP drug sniffing dog “Dollar” searched the vehicle and alerted his handler to the presence of narcotics. CBP officers continued their examination by removing fuel tank.

They dismantled the tank and discovered 5 sealed metal boxes inside. The boxes were opened and revealed 66,5 kg of marijuana. The driver, a 55-year-old US resident was arrested and now he faces federal prosecution on drug charges.

Text 2.
CBP Officers Find Marijuana in Gas Tank, Armpits
Release Date: 
May 18, 2016
TUCSON, Ariz. – Customs and Border Protection officers arrested two Arizona men in separate incidents May 16 for attempting to smuggle a combined 117 pounds of marijuana through the Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry in Douglas, Arizona.
More than $57,000 worth of marijuana was located by CBP officers at the Port of Douglas
The first arrested was a 32-year-old Phoenix man with more than 114 pounds of marijuana, worth roughly $57,000, within the quarter panels and fuel tank of his Acura Coupe.

Later, officers at the pedestrian crossing caught a 65-year-old Douglas man with a marijuana package taped underneath each armpit. Officers estimate the marijuana, weighing more than 3 pounds, is worth approximately $1,600.

CBP officers seized all drugs and vehicle, and turned both subjects over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.

SPEAKING

1. 
   What are the main difficulties and challenges does a customs officer face at work?
   
2. 
   In what area of customs service would you like to work ? Why?
   
3. 
   Make a list (or find out) the main requirements of the customs officer position.
   
4. 
   What professional skills and personal qualities should a customs officer have?