The Netherlands authorities has donated two full-body safety scanners to the Narcotic Management Fee (NACOC) to detect prohibited and hid gadgets and strengthen Ghana’s border safety.
The tools—a full-body scanner and a baggage scanner—was formally offered to officers in Accra yesterday, reflecting the long-standing cooperation between Ghana and the Netherlands in tackling transnational crime.
Talking on the presentation, the Minister of Justice and Safety of the Netherlands, Foort Van Oosten, expressed satisfaction within the partnership, stating that the scanners would play a vital position in detecting hid gadgets and enhancing safety checks at Ghana’s entry factors.
He reportedly mentioned: “We’re very proud, on behalf of the Netherlands, the workforce, the embassy and the Ministry of Justice and Safety, to current these scanners.”
Mr Van Oosten defined that though the scanners have been procured by the Netherlands, their profitable operation would depend upon Ghana’s capability to deploy and preserve them effectively. He famous that the tools would help each international locations in addressing trafficking routes between Ghana and the Netherlands. He described the scanners as an vital software in stopping the illicit motion of individuals and items and reaffirmed his nation’s dedication to deeper cooperation with Ghanaian safety businesses.
A proper handover doc was offered to the Minister of Inside, Muntaka Mubarak, and the Minister of International Affairs, Okudzeto Ablakwa, marking the official switch of possession.
Mr Mubarak recommended the Netherlands authorities for the tools and guaranteed them that the scanners can be dealt with with utmost care and put to efficient use to boost safety on the nation’s airports. He additional pledged that Ghana would practice the suitable personnel, equipping them with the mandatory abilities to function the scanners effectively and guarantee their long-term performance.
The presentation was additionally attended by the Director-Common of NACOC, Brigadier Common Maxwell Obuba Mantey, and different representatives of NACOC, safety businesses, and companions concerned in anti-trafficking initiatives.
BY PRINCE ADDO FRIMPONG
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