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Two out of four newly acquired Smiths Detection heavy commercial vehicle scanners have officially been introduced to improve efficiency and security at the nation’s ports. The commissioning ceremony occurred yesterday at the Port of Port-of-Spain, with the remaining two set to be installed at the Port of Point Lisas.
Finance Minister Colm Imbert led the ribbon-cutting ceremony, joined by Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan, Port Authority chairman Lyle Alexander, and acting Comptroller of the Customs and Excise Division, Riad Juman.
According to Imbert, the scanners, which cost of US$12.9 million (TT$87 million), will enhance the detection of illegal contraband, narcotics, and weapons.
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