Beirut Port Takes Delivery of Mobile Inspection System
The HCVM scanner, previously used by the French Douanes, underwent a software update and a complete refurbishment before its shipment to the port of Beirut. Keep Reading
Frontex Launches Recruitment Drive for Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps
The future officers do not necessarily need prior law enforcement experience as they will undergo 12 months of training organized by Frontex. Keep Reading
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TSA Officers at Nashville International Airport Stop Record Number of Firearms
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Nashville International Airport discovered 25 firearms at security checkpoints in July 2021, the highest monthly total on record for the airport. Keep Reading
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18 Arrests in Migrant Smuggling Operation on the Balkan Route
In total, 26 illegal transports of migrants were intercepted and 490 migrants were detected in an attempt to illegally cross the Romanian border. The criminal group was involved in other criminal activities such as drug trafficking, document fraud and property crime. Keep Reading
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From August 2, passengers who are fully vaccinated with vaccines authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be able to travel to England without having to quarantine or take a day 8 test on arrival. Keep Reading
Merchant Marine Academy in ‘Disrepair’ as Supply Chain Weathers Record-High Ocean Freight
MARAD is investigating health and safety concerns at the academy, and participated in a recent roundtable with stakeholders from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to discuss port and supply chain congestion. Keep Reading
U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Bahamas Defense Force Conduct International Port Security Engagement
The delegation participated in multiple capacity-building sessions with U.S. Coast Guard IPS staff, discussing port security plans, port facility security officer responsibilities, and proper implementation of various tools for port security practices. Keep Reading
Homeland Security Committee Passes Legislation to Improve TSA’s Frontline Workforce, Along with Nine More Bills
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Weekly Update: TSA Firearm Detections
Transportation Security Administration officers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport stopped two handguns from being brought onboard airplanes in recent days. Keep Reading
286 Arrested in Global Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Operation
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