Between 29 January – 4 February 2018 the following illegal acts were registered at borders:

- 57 people attempted to illegally cross the border;

- 0 people illegally crossed the border;

- 8 people attempted to cross using forged documents;

- 8 drivers documented for illegal movement of goods and people;

- 10 foreign citizen have overstayed in Republic of Moldova;

- 6 attempts of smuggling;

- 1 driver breached the traffic law;

As a result, 78 cases were opened, where a total of 36 200 lei were applied as fines, out of which 15 450 lei were already cashed in.

During last week, 37 foreign citizens, as well as 46 vehicles were refused entry into Republic of Moldova. At the same time, one citizens of Moldova were also deported from European Union.

At the same time, 305 633 people have crossed the border, among whom 154 064 have left Republic of Moldova. The number of vehicles that crossed the borders amounts to 78 308, most having foreign registration plates - 39 540 vehicles.

Most popular crossing points were:

Leușeni – 49 045 people crossed the border,
Otaci – 39 807 people crossed the border,
Chisinau International Airport - 39 213 people crossed the border,
Sculeni – 39 963 people crossed the border,
Giurgiulești-Galați - 23 205 people crossed the border,
Criva – 18 451 people crossed the border.

In order to ease traffic, Custom Services urge citizens to use all crossing points and not favor one above the other. At the same time, before heading out, use the ”TRAFIC ONLINE” application offered on the Custom Services official web page to see the real time situation at borders for all types of vehicles.

One you arrive at a crossing points, show understanding, discipline and patience, taking into consideration all laws for entering another state.