Tomorrow marks International Customs Day, a spokeswoman announced this afternoon.

The Customs Department will host activities next week to raise awareness about the work of the department.

This year’s International Customs Day theme is “Customs fostering Sustainability for People, Prosperity and Planet”.

Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, commended Customs officers’ “invaluable role” in safeguarding and securing the community.

He called for the public to attend the departments open day on January 30.

The week’s events will begin with officers attending an 11am church service tomorrow at St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church.

An awareness day on Tuesday will see Customs Officers take to the streets of Hamilton and St George’s between 11am and 2pm, to show appreciation to the public and raise awareness.

On Wednesday, the annual Colin Smith Run, Walk, Ride Fun Race, named after the former Senior Customs Officer, will start at 9am from the executive jet facility at Southside.

The public are welcome to participate.

There will be an open house on Thursday at The Pier, on the upper level of the No. 6 cruise terminal, on Front Street, including displays, demonstrations, and an opportunity to speak with Customs Officers.