On January 26, a training seminar commenced in Baku under the framework of the World Customs Organization’s (WCO) Security Project for the Central Asia and Caucasus regions (CCASP). The event is dedicated to the theme: “Preventing the Illegal Cross-Border Movement of Small Arms, Light Weapons, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.”
The training, organized at the WCO’s European Regional Office for Capacity Building in Baku, is attended by representatives from the customs services of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. According to the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan, the primary objective of the seminar is to enhance the professional knowledge and skills of customs officers, explore best international practices in countering modern threats, and strengthen inter-agency cooperation between the two nations.
During the sessions, WCO international experts Adam Vas and Vesna Vracar are delivering specialized presentations. The program includes a detailed analysis of the characteristics of small arms and light weapons, the security risks they pose, and specific challenges related to their customs clearance. Furthermore, significant focus is placed on the technology of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), electronic warfare methods, and the requirements of international legislation in these areas.
This international seminar, providing a vital platform for the exchange of expertise, will continue until January 29. The outcomes of the training are expected to contribute to the professional growth of the participants and increase the overall efficiency of border control operations.
