On January 27–28,2026, the Training, Health and Cultural Institute of the National Tax and Customs Administration (NTCA) welcomed a delegation from the Turkish Ministry of Trade. As part of their official agenda, the delegation visited the Faculty of Law Enforcement at the Ludovika University of Public Service (LUPS) on January 27.
The main aim of this visit was to understand the training system for customs and finance guards in Hungary, specifically examining its institutional framework, educational approaches, and components of practical training. The insights and knowledge gained from this visit are expected to aid in the establishment of a modern, high-quality customs enforcement education system in Türkiye, in line with current international and European best practices.
The delegation was received at the Faculty by Mr. László Suba PhD, who is the Head of the Department of Customs and Finance Guard Studies, along with Mr. Zágon Csaba PhD, the Head of the Department for Academic and International Affairs, and Mr. Zsolt Andrékó, the Senior Desk Officer for International Affairs. At the outset of the programme, Mr László Suba PhD delivered a thorough overview of the Hungarian customs and finance guard training system, detailing its legal framework, curriculum design, and the equilibrium between theoretical education and practical training.
After the introductory presentation, the guests engaged in a guided tour of the campus, where they had the chance to become acquainted with the faculty’s essential practical training facilities. These facilities included the Tactical House, a simulated border crossing point, interrogation rooms, and the shooting range. The delegation experienced firsthand how the development of practical skills is incorporated into law enforcement education, ensuring that graduates are adequately equipped for real-world operational challenges.
The professional visit was both beneficial and enlightening for the members of the Turkish delegation. The discussions underscored the significance of international knowledge sharing and institutional collaboration in the realm of customs and law enforcement education. At the end of the visit, both parties reaffirmed their dedication to sustaining professional dialogue and offering mutual assistance should any questions arise in the future concerning the development and organization of customs enforcement training networks.
Text by: Zsolt Gábor Andrékó
Photo: Dénes Szilágyi, Nanys Jaqueline