Under provisions contained within the Customs Code (Decree Law 14/2017), we are legally entitled to search any goods, person, vehicle or other conveyance that enters or exits the territory of Timor-Leste. This is a power that we take very seriously, and our aim is to only stop and search those persons or consignments (goods) that we consider could pose some level of risk. We assess this risk by using risk management, which is a fundamental control technique utilized by most public and private companies and institutions worldwide. It allows us to target and tackle risk and also facilitate legitimate trade.