Customs officers will raise awareness of their role ahead of International Customs Day on Friday.

Collector of Customs, Lucinda Pearman, invited people to take part in activities which include an open house, church service and the Colin Smith Run, Walk, Ride Fun Race.

Mrs Pearman said: “The Customs Department continues to play an important role in the Bermuda economy and our mission is to promote compliance with Bermuda’s customs laws through quality service and responsible enforcement, thereby contributing to the economic and social stability of our community.

“Our staff and officers are responsible for facilitating trade, assessing and collecting revenue and interdicting drugs and other contraband.”

Events include:

• service at St Paul AME Church tomorrow at 11am;

• open house at the Pier #6 Cruise Ship Terminal, Upper Level, Front Street, on Tuesday;

• Colin Smith Run, Walk, Ride Fun Race on Wednesday, from 9am from Clearwater Beach car park to the L.F. Wade International Airport cargo shed;

• Customs officers will take to the streets of Hamilton for an awareness day on Thursday, from 11am to 2pm.