Why are customs officials so ill-reputed?

Like soldiers prevent any illegal entry of unauthorized person entering our nation, it's the same for custom officers too, Yes, they are harsh and very rigid with rules and regulations, but that's their Job. They will not entertain any illegal or more that what is allowed to be carried in the count

Customs officers are responsible for helping to prevent the importation of illegal and/or dangerous goods including firearms, drugs, alcohol, tobacco and endangered animals in India. Customs officers are hence trained to remain keen and have a sharp eye on each passenger who comes on or leaves the

Yes, they are harsh and very rigid with rules and regulations, but that's their Job. They will not entertain any illegal or more that what is allowed to be carried in the country. Passenger comes with so many restricted items, and then refuse to pay duty on the same, then they start arguing unnecess

A customs officer is a law enforcement agent who enforces customs laws, on behalf of a government. Customs is concerned with the checking and levy of duty on taxable goods brought into the country. Customs officers are responsible for helping to prevent the importation of illegal and/or dangerous go

Hello, Whenever one comes back from a trip abroad, custom officers invariably confront us to check whether we have brought any banned item or we need to pay duty on it before we can take it out of the airport. These personnel are doing their job. But it so happens that they have to confront peopl