Ukraine trains customs and postal officers in x-ray detection to counter firearms trafficking
During 4-5 April 2026, the Global Firearms Programme delivered a two-day training course for 11 officers from the State Customs Service of Ukraine and JSC Ukrposhta. Conducted under Project Hermes Ukraine and funded by the Government of France, the course focused on enhancing the officers' capabilities to detect firearms, parts, and ammunition trafficked via postal and express courier channels. The training combined classroom lessons with hands-on practical sessions using the UNODC's x-ray image interpretation platform. This enabled participants to practice identifying improperly concealed firearms and related components under operationally realistic conditions. Experts introduced common typologies and modus operandi for firearms... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 16:03 LONDON
