Jordan Times
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Zaben meets with American ambassador
AMMAN (Petra) — Jordan Customs Department (JCD) Director General Meteb Zaben on Tuesday met with American Ambassador to Jordan David Hale. Discussions focused on scopes of cooperation. Zaben referred to technical assistance provided by the Americans to departments in various fields, while Hale commended the JCD’s efforts in securing the country’s borders and preventing smuggling. Meanwhile, customs officers foiled an attempt to smuggle 18 tonnes of rice with a forged international trademark. The department confiscated the rice, which was found in a warehouse in Amman.