AFGHANISTAN PORTS SECURITY

Contract signed for security scanners at customs ports to boost jobs and curb smuggling in Afghanistan

epa11499370 Head of facilitation and investment of the General Directorate of Affairs Maulvi Ahmed Zia Khalid (R) and manager of the Sneaker company Najmol Zubair (L) sign a memorendum for the equipments installations at the ports, in Kabul, Afghanistan, 27 July 2024. A memorendum worth 113.3 million US dollar has been signed to install security scanners at 12 customs ports across the country, including Torkham, Hiran, and Spin Boldak. The project, expected to be completed within two years, will create 2,000 jobs and enhance the security of exports and imports. Maulvi Ahmad Zia Khaled, head of facilities and investment at the General Administration, said that the new scanners will address previous issues of tax evasion and smuggling of illegal goods due to inadequate customs services. EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

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