The incorporation of technology seeks to improve the control of exports, imports and transits.
He Port of Montevideo added its third scan to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking, through greater control of the flow of goods entering and leaving the country.
The equipment, which is added to the two presented in June, will be operated by the National Customs Directorate (DNA) and will provide services at different points in the territory to control exports, imports and transits.
The national director of Customs, Jaime Borgiani, received the scanner, which will provide services at different points throughout the country, while the remaining two will be permanently located in the Port of Montevideo.
He Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) highlighted through a statement that with the incorporation of technology They seek to “deepen their fight against drug trafficking,” something they described as “a priority of this administration because it constitutes a specific measure with regard to improving the public safety”.
The acquisition was made in a tender awarded to the company S2 Global INC, in 2023, which involves the contracting of a Non-Intrusive X-ray Inspection service for cargo and vehicles, for customs control purposes, reported the MEF.
The start of operation of the new equipment is scheduled for the next few weeks, and both the operation and maintenance of the software image interpretation will be carried out by customs officials.
Technology to combat drug trafficking
The Minister Azucena Arbeleche He referred months ago to the importance of the new scanners, saying: “This government has been very clear in its battle and frontal fight against drug trafficking.”
“Being able to count on scanners that have the characteristics and technology of these allows us to take a very important step in the fight against drug trafficking,” said the official and stressed that she also aims to achieve a Customs that complies with the world quality standards and the strengthening of foreign trade.
Source: Ambito
