''Customs'' is a six-part Irish

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that examines the role of

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s, focusing on their daily lives and their regular encounters with the

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and other difficult situations. The series began airing on 14 September 2008 and concluded on 19 October 2008. The series makers accessed customs officers' daily operations, allowing viewers to see the way the authorities deal with the importation of illegal substances. The series focuses on customs officers at Dublin Airport and

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as they target cigarette smuggling and illegal drug trade.

Episodes

Six episodes aired between 14 September and 19 October 2008.

Broadcast

The series aired in Ireland on RTÉ One on Sunday evenings at 7:30pm from 14 September 2008. The series was broadcast in the UK on Pick TV in 2011.

References

External links

Official website
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