🛃 New security body scanners installed at Cayman airports

Customs and Border Control (CBC) has upgraded security measures at Owen Roberts and Charles Kirkconnell airports in the Cayman Islands with the installation of state-of-the-art non-intrusive body scanners. These scanners are designed to detect individuals attempting to smuggle illicit drugs and other illegal goods into the country. The move is aimed at bolstering national security and ensuring the safety of residents and visitors. The new technology is expected to close critical gaps in border security. 🛂

As part of the border management process, not every passenger will be scanned. Instead, CBC officers will conduct an initial screening of passengers based on intelligence and behaviour indicators to assess the risk of a person concealing restricted goods. High-risk passengers will then be subjected to the body scan. The scanners use advanced imaging technology to provide a detailed, non-intrusive scan, offering a visual indication of concealed substances and objects with unprecedented accuracy. This will significantly improve the capability of CBC personnel at the controls. CBC officers will undergo training to operate the new equipment efficiently and effectively. 🕵️‍♂️

CBC Director Charles Clifford stated that the adoption of this technology reaffirms their dedication to protecting the country's borders and safeguarding the well-being of its citizens. He thanked business partners, AVCOM, Installation Technologies International (ITI) in the USA, and OD Security in the Netherlands for their exceptional distribution services and for supplying the cutting-edge body scanners. The non-invasive scanners address and rectify existing vulnerabilities in the current security framework, ensuring a more comprehensive approach to passenger screening. 🌐