US Embassy facilitates x-ray interdiction training for customs officers

Philippine Bureau of Customs officers with Customs and Border Protection trainers during the practical exercises at the Cebu International Seaport

The BOC officers who attended the training work with the BOC’s X-Ray Inspection Project and directly handle BOC X-ray systems in Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Manila, and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. During the training, CBP trainers shared techniques and case studies to improve the participants’ X-ray analysis skills. The group also conducted practical exercises at the Cebu International Seaport and the Mactan International Airport.