Conceptual foundations of forensic expertise of the customs authorities of the Russian Federation

The functional activity of the unified customs system of Russia is in constant transformation. These processes are related to the introduction of digital electronic technologies and the improvement of customs administration. One of the promising areas of exercising their powers and competence is the forensic activities of customs authorities aimed at reducing the complexity and time interval in organizing customs examinations in order to prevent the illegal movement of goods and vehicles across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union. Currently, various departments have been established in the regular structure of the customs service for the implementation of forensic areas. These units are as close as possible to the checkpoints.