International border security and management standards discussed in Dushanbe

11 марта, 2016 09:01

Dushanbe, 11.03.2016. (NIAT “Khovar”). — A ten-day border management awareness course for twenty-one border officials from Tajikistan and Afghanistan concluded yesterday on March 10 at the OSCE Border Management Staff College in Dushanbe.

According to OSCE Office in Tajikistan, the course, which was co-organized with the EU-funded, UNDP-implemented Border Management Northern Afghanistan (BOMNAF) project, focused on important elements of border security and management, the use of modern techniques in preventing transnational crimes, leadership and management, customs and trade facilitation, concealment in cargo and vehicles, first aid as well as precursor identification and investigation of supply sources.

The course offered a mixture of theory and practical exercises including a study visit to the Cynology Centre in Dushanbe where participants observed a demonstration on the use of dogs in border security operations.

11 марта, 2016 09:01

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