Between February 26 – March 4 2018 the following illegal acts were registered at borders:

- 34 people attempted to illegally cross the border;

- 3 forged documents were detected at the border;

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

- 9 foreign citizens have overstayed in Republic of Moldova;

- 6 attempts of smuggling;

As a result, 64 cases were opened, where a total of 36 100 lei were applied as fines, out of which 16 700 lei were already cashed in.

During last week, 41 foreign citizens, as well as 65 vehicles were refused entry into Republic of Moldova. Also, 1 citizen of Moldova was deported to EU.

At the same time, 237 009 people have crossed the border, among whom 119 043 have left Republic of Moldova. The number of vehicles that crossed the borders amounts to 60 248, most having foreign registration plates - 31 517 vehicles.

Most popular crossing points were:

Leușeni – 40 214 people crossed the border,

Otaci – 29 537  people crossed the border,

Chisinau International Airport - 37 898 people crossed the border,

Sculeni – 33 339 people crossed the border,

Giurgiulești-Galați - 17 742 people crossed the border,

Criva – 12 673 people crossed the border,

Cahul – 10 500 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.