Prevention of smuggling

A complex state ODS recording system for the Russian Federation was established and exchange of information about ODS use and interaction between public authorities and law enforcement agencies of countries of the Customs Union was arranged. Equipment to prevent ODS smuggling into the Russian Federation was supplied. Interaction with, and training of, FCS and MIA officials was organized. FCS`s and MIA`s representatives were awarded by UNEP for successful prevention of large ODS trafficking path in the Russian Federation.

Draft documents and proposals for FCS were prepared and discussed with heads and representatives of FCS. These documents and proposals are related to organization of customs control over import and export of ODS and ODS-containing products in the Customs Union, creation of a Working group for FCS and UNIDO on strengthening control over ODS import and export and equipment of ODS checkpoints with instrumental control means. The created Working group discussed characteristics and contents of terms of reference for services for FCS.

The meeting with representatives of MAI’s Main Office for Combating Economic and Corruption Crimes to discuss UNIDO’s informational support in combating illegal ODS circulation in the Russian Federation was organized.

The cooperation between licensing authorities and customs services of Russia and China was organized.

Participation in inspection of customs checkpoints was taken to ensure their inclusion into the list of checkpoints approved by Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 687 dated 06.07.2012 “On determination of border checkpoints of the Russian Federation through which the arrival of ozone-depleting substances on the territory of the Russian Federation is permitted”.

Interaction between UNIDO and MAI and FCS – both as part of created joint working groups and consulting for representatives of MIA and FCS by representatives of UNIDO and business in organization of training and legal issues arising in case of seizure of large volumes of illegally imported ODS – was organized. Representatives of UNIDO – Business Working Group assisted in solving crimes related to illegal ODS import and in provision of information about environmentally safe temporary storage of such substances.

Third session of UNIDO – FCS Bilateral Working Group to elaborate agreed agenda for strengthening control over ODS import and export and equipping customs checkpoints with instrumental control means (Moscow, 21.01.2013) was held.

Meeting “Prevention of illegal ODS import into the Russian Federation and reduction of ODS leakage and emissions during maintenance of ODS-containing equipment” was organized. Day-to-day interaction between MIA and business (producers and suppliers of refrigerants) was set; key illegal schemes of ODS import were specified; and cooperation as part of UNIDO – MIA Working Group was agreed (Moscow, 25.01.2013).

Tenders for purchase of analytical equipment for the Forensic Science Center of the Ministry of Interior Affairs and ODS rapid-response analyzers for operating units and use as training aids as part of the advanced training course for MIA’s and FCS’s officials were held.

40 rapid-response analyzers were purchased and supplied for training of MIA’s and FCS’s at GBOU SPO PK #19 in detection of illegal ODS, and representatives of the refrigeration sector, in re-charging and recovery of large amounts of refrigerants.

Consulting advice to the Office for Combating Economic and Corruption Crimes of MIA in the Kaluga region in respect of illegal ODS import was given.

Assistance to the Main Office for Combating Economic and Corruption Crimes of MIA of Russia in selection of a specialist in detection of illegally imported ODS was provided.

Assistance in selection of a specialist and provision of equipment necessary for respective duties to Main Office for Combating Economic and Corruption Crimes was provided. In January 2014, operations staff of the Main Office for Combating Economic and Corruption Crimes of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation clamped down on an attempt of illegal import of ODS.

UNIDO and UNEP organized an award ceremony for officials of the Main Office for Combating Economic and Corruption Crimes and FCS for their success in prevention of large ODS trafficking path in the Russian Federation.