Included in this group are materials needed to produce nuclear devices. Recent additions to this group include chemical weapon precursors, biological weapon agents and related manufacturing and storage equipment. The legitimate movement of these goods are strictly controlled by permits which are issued by External Affairs, Export and Imports Permits Bureau. Similar works of art is regulated by the Cultural Property Division of the Department of Communications. Customs and Excise activities are national in scope.
Many cases have international implications and are high profile.
The sharing of enforcement information is therefore essential.