CONTENTS

Background

Mission

Statement

Strategic GoaJs

Operational 2

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Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency Fiscal Year 2011 PUBLISHED AUGUST 2011

BA~.KGROUND

This agency was created on October 16, 1952 and was originally called the Port Security Division. On September 24, 1971, Executive Order Number 71-21 changed the organization name of the Port

Security Division to the Customs and Quarantine Division, Department of Commerce. In 1994, the Customs and Quarantine

Division was separated from the Department of Commerce to

create a new agency, the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency (CQA). CQA has not made rules and regulations on its own

authority, but rather is responsible for the administration and enforcement of customs regulations, both federal and local, which

have statutory force and effect in Guam. The local regulations are Structure & promulgated by the agencies responsible for their oversight. Demographics

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Financial Status

5 Future Oudook The Guam Customs & Quarantine Agency (CQA) is the "First line

of Defense" for the island of Guam. We enforce hundreds of laws and regulations both local and federal, and are responsible for pro-tecting borders, securing ports of entry and facilitating trade, com-merce and travel. The mission of the Agency is to improve trade fa-cilitation and protect the people of Guam.

REPORT SMUGGLING

CALL THE CUSTOMS HOTLINE (671) 642-807118072/805 I

For m\1re Inf1..."rmat h)n plcJ.51! visit the ((~A ()ffkhtl websit e at WW\V cqa..gu::un.gov 1.."f com.u:t the Din't: t('lr'S Office ( 671) 47~- 6202 Administration · (671) 47)·6221\ Logistics&'. Supp )[t · (671) 47'\ 6 .l21, lnspt'l'tic'n &'.Control Division (671) 642·8\)71!2,

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.· Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency "i>eriofmance PAGE 2 STRATEGIC GOALS

The current Strategic Goals of the Guam Customs & Quarantine Agency in-volve: );>. Streamlining CQA operations order co effectively, efficiently, and expedi-

tiously process all inbound arriving commodities for the industry of com-merce.

);>. The purchase and acquisition of an automated Customs Management Sys-tem for all ports of entry through the assistance of U.S. Federal Granes Pro-grams.

> Modernizing the CQA Inspection Service Fees to better recover the cost of our services in today's economy.

> Establishing a Fines, Fees, and Forfeitures Schedule for any import violations. > Establishing the CQA Pre-screening program for all imported commodities

through container vessels and air cargo. > Recruitment of new CQA Cadets for the CQA Training Academy, where

they will be trained for the position of CQA Officers. > Modernizing CQA's technological and security capabilities through the inte-

gration of state of the arc x-ray examination equipment in our airport and cargo operations.

> Automate the Property and Evidence Management System through the pur-chase and acquisition of state of the art software and computer manage-ment system.

OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE &

DEMOGRAPHICS > Inspection and Control Program Area - Consists of 50 Personnel

(SO Uniformed I I Civilian). >- Maritime/Air Cargo Program Area - Consists of 31 Personnel (27

Uniformed I 4 Civil ians). > Logistics and Support Division - Consists of I 3 Personnel (9

Uniformed 14 Civilians). > Special Enforcement Program Area - Consists of 28 Uniformed

Personnel. > Administrative Support Program Area -Consists of 8 Civilian

Personnel. :Jo> Director's Office - Consists of 8 Personnel (7 Uniformed I I

Civilian)

For more infaJn m1tk1n p l('-aSt.~ visit t he CQA ()(fk ial Wl:bs itt" at www c-qaguJrn.gov ....... r contact t h«: f"li rcct 1._-..r·s offic:e (6n) 475. 6201 Achninismltion (6il) 471·6220. Logist ics & :'upp

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,Acco.mplishments and .·lniti;ttives I I I ~ On December 21 . 2009, the Government of Guam received a Notification of Provisional Grant

Award from the U.S. Department of Interior granting CQA $470 thousand to purchase and acquire x-ray machines for our inspection operations at the ports of entry. CQA will be purchasing a Mobile X-Ray Van to conduct x-ray examinations on cargo anywhere on-island, a I cargo Scan X-Ray Machine to conduct x-ray examinations of cargo arriving through the air cargo ! port of entry, and three Baggage Screening Systems to x-ray merchandise imported via passenger ! baggage as well as through the U.S. Post Office. The Invitation to Bid on these items is being , developed for publication within the next few months. 1

In March 2010. CQA established the CQA Agriculture Security Task Force (ASTF) to address increased concerns of invasive species and diseases making their way into Guam. In March 2010, the CQA Canine Training Academy (CTA) graduated its third Basic Canine Narcotic Detection Cycle adding four (4) new handlers to our K-9 Unit. In April 2011 , the CQA Training Section cross trained all CQA Uniformed Officers with Basic Radiation Training. The training was supported by the 94th Civilian Support Team. Guam Army National Guard. This training was conducted in response co the April Earthquake/Tsunami Disaster in Japan. The training was needed to screen imported commodities and mail from Japan for traces of radioactivity.

> In May 20 I I. CQA. through a working relationship with the Guam Department of Agriculture, USDA. The 31st Guam Legislature, and the Governor of Guam, helped create Public Law 31-43 and the Guam Invasive Species Council Act of 20 I I. ! In 2011, the CQA Detector Dog Unit (DOU) successfully intercepted a total of forty-six (46) ! narcotic shipments into Guam. All cases are currently active and awaiting prosecution. 1

';.. In August 25, 20 I I. through a $2.3 million Federal Security Grant awarded to the Port Authority 1

of Guam, $1.525,790 of the grant will be used to acquir-e a Mobile Containerized X-Ray Screening l System. The x-ray system will then be turned over to CQA for utilization by Customs Officers. I

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Illegal Items Confiscated

• 2010 (2,328 - From All Ports of Entry)

• 2011 (1 , 111 - From All Ports of Entry)

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··. Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency Performance (cont) ' .. ~ PAGE 4 ' CQA Detector Dog Unit(DDU)

Special Enforcement Division

The Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency (CQA), Detector Dog Unit (DOU) has been in ~ operation since the I 970's. The Detector Dog Unit is the only K-9 unit on Guam that pro- ~ vides drug and agriculture enforcement at Guam's ports of entry as well as provides Detec- ~ tor Dog assistance to other local and federal agencies on island.

The following statistics are from DOU operations. During the 20 I 0-20 I I period. the DOU ~ has seized: :;.. 1,834.81 grams of Marijuana with an estimated street value of over $36,616.00. > 3,067.62 grams of Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of

$2,544,377.00. >- 180.5 pounds of Prohibited Mango. r 72.5 pounds of Prohibited Citrus. ,. 30 I pounds of Prohibited Beef. > 540.5 pounds of Prohibited Pork. )..>. 228 pounds of Prohibited Chicken.

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Additiona lly, during this 20I0-2011 period the DOU conducted the following DD enforce- ~ ment operations: > 325 Narcotic Saturation Interdictions. );- 260 U.S. Postal Interdictions. );> 71 3 Airport Interdictions. ';; 33 Commercial Port Interdiction . ., 31 Search Warrants Executed . ., 17 Public Schools searched for narcotics and/or contraband. '; 30 outside DD deployments to assist other law enforcement agencies.

The DOU plays an important role in public awareness. The DOU along with their Detector ~ Dogs conduct CQA outreach programs in an effort to educate the youth as well as the gen- 1 eral public about the dangers of illegal drugs and CQA's mission to protect the island from any type of illegal contraband.

For mort' information please \.isit the CQA Offichtl website at w ww . ..: qaguam.gov l"lf contart the Dirtl' t t."'r'S Office (671) 475· 62fl2 Administrntion · (6i1) 475 622

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Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency Financial Status PAGE 5 Revenues Requested Budgets & Expenses

Account Name FY 201 0 FY 201 1 Salary FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 201 2

Interest Income $307.72 $163.94 Regular $5,866,166 $5,707,515 $5.903,949

$60,730.00 $62,980.00 Overtime -0- -0- -0-Passenger Inspection Fee (Port Authority) Benefits $1,983.122 $2.081 ,758 $2.183, I 6 I Passenger Inspection $7.760.472.00 $6.319,194,24 Fee (GIAA)

Total Personnel $7,849,288 $7,789,273 $8,087,110 Expenses

Operations FY 20 I 0 FY 20 I I FY 2012 Cargo Inspect.ion Fee $45,660.00 $84,669.22 (GIAA)

Cargo Inspection Fee $241 ,250.00 $170,535.00 Travel -0- -0- -0-

(Port Authority) Concraccual Services $ 174 072 $95,491 $95.746

Cargo Inspection Fee $127,550.00 $1 19,475.00 Office Space Rental -0- $546,000 $5.391 (Air Cargo) Supplies & Materials $86,500 $16,440 $59,212 Other Payments $6.60 -0- -0- -0-

$54,600

Future Oudook Our Ocean Borders

Since the CNMI has recently adopted the federal enforcement of immigration laws, CQA will anticipate more illegal aliens attempting to sneak past Guam's borders. CQA officials are paying extra attention to the rest of the Marianas region. Efforts are being made to ensure the training officers receive is up to date. Customs officers are already tasked with protecting the island's borders from terrorist attacks. diseases, invasive species and drugs.

Military Buildup There will be a major increase in arriving aircraft, vessels, passengers, air and sea cargo. It is our responsibility to ensure that this increase in traffic does not bring with it anything that may be harmful or damaging to our island, people, or resources. An increase in manpower and resources will be necessary for the agency to meet these increased demands.

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