X-ray scanner to help customs detect drugs

THE customs service unveiled a new high-tech weapon yesterday in the fight against drug trafficking, smuggling, gun running, terrorism and human trafficking.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2006 - 00:00
Cormac O’Keeffe

The launch of the x-ray scanner comes as new figures show a three-fold rise in the value of illegal drugs seized at the country’s airports and ports.

Customs figures show the value of drug seizures jumped from €12 million in 2004 to €37m in 2005.

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