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Customs Calls for Dedicated Canine Unit to Bolster Border Security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Comptroller of Customs has issued a call for the establishment of a dedicated canine unit<\/strong> to support Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s efforts to combat smuggling and enhance border security, citing growing risks at ports and vulnerabilities in enforcement capacity.<\/p>

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Speaking during an interview on ABS TV\u2019s First Look<\/em> on Wednesday, Raju Boddu<\/strong> said the Customs Division currently relies on joint operations with the police<\/strong>, but lacks its own K9 team<\/strong>, which he described as a critical gap in the country’s national security framework.<\/p>

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\u201cWe greatly feel the lack of our own canine unit\u2026 At least we need four animals to really guard our ports,\u201d Boddu said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Customs chief explained that having in-house canine resources would allow for faster response times<\/strong> and more efficient interdiction operations<\/strong>, particularly when acting on time-sensitive intelligence. He warned that waiting to coordinate with external agencies can lead to missed opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The remarks come amid heightened concerns about Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s exposure to international drug trafficking routes<\/strong>, including a recent case where narcotics traced to the country were discovered in Canada. Boddu pointed to that incident as an example of why customs should play a more proactive role in screening outbound cargo<\/strong>.<\/p>

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\u201cSecurity cannot be compromised at any point or at any cost. National security is paramount,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Boddu suggested that dual-layer screening protocols<\/strong>, already in place at airports in other countries, should be adopted locally\u2014where both airport security and customs officers conduct separate scans of cargo and passenger baggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the canine unit, the Customs Division is also seeking to enhance marine enforcement<\/strong>, particularly around nearshore areas<\/strong> frequented by small fishing vessels and yachts. These vessels currently fall outside standard customs clearance requirements, a legal loophole Boddu said represents a \u201cblind spot\u201d in enforcement.<\/p>

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The Customs Division is also working to secure technical and financial support<\/strong> from international donors to implement a Single Window electronic trade facilitation system<\/strong>, aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in import processing.<\/p>

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Boddu maintained that these investments\u2014spanning technology, staffing, and security\u2014are essential to protecting the country\u2019s borders and upholding its fiscal integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are operating in a high-risk environment. The criminal gangs have evolved, and we must evolve faster.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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