A report published by the European Commission highlights that poor implementation and red tape, which often reflect a lack of trust in other country's justice systems, still make it hard to attack criminal assets.

American Science and Engineering Inc. announces the receipt of a $5.3 million follow-on order for Z Backscatter Vans for a Latin American customs agency.

Pioneering inspection and testing services provider Cotecna has launched what it predicts will be the most technically advanced, reliable and flexible online service for the inspection and quality control of Consumer Goods currently available in the marketplace.

Mario Ernesto Villanueva Madrid, the former governor of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, was extradited from Mexico on charges that he accepted millions of dollars in bribes from the notorious Juarez Cartel, in exchange for assisting in the importation of over 200 tons of cocaine onto American streets.

Cotecna’s Mexican subsidiary has signed an extension to their Customs Inspection Contract with Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) in Mexico.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano marks the fifth anniversary of the issuance of the 9/11 Commission Report by releasing a progress report outlining advancements in the Department’s capabilities to protect against and respond to acts of terrorism and other threats.

The ICC Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB) has developed the Live Counterfeiting Seizure Map and Live Seizure Report to assist industry in quantifying the scale of the trade in illicit goods.

Agreement Expands Upon Earlier Deployment to Add Nine Agencies, Including Customs Department, Immigration Department and Belize Defense Force.

Cotecna has had its contract with the Togolese government extended until December 31st, 2015, retroactively from February 1st, 2009.

The Justice and Home Affairs Council 5-6 June has reached political agreement on a Commission proposal for a Directive on the identification and designation of European Critical Infrastructure (ECI) and the assessment of the need to improve their protection.

The Commissioner of Hong Kong Customs and Excise, Mr Richard Yuen, and the Comptroller of New Zealand Customs Service, Mr Martyn Dunne, sign a joint communique for closer co-operation.

Solution delivers real-time visibility across Kazakhstan’s 4000-mile trade lane

CARICOM Conference focuses on crime and security issues.

The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and its focus on strengthening supply chain security is an important layer in U.S. Customs and Border Protection's cargo enforcement strategy.

Hong Kong Customs officers smash a syndicate involved in the smuggling of electronic goods to the Mainland by sea.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection P-3 Orion aircraft participates in an operation that results in the interdiction of approximately 5 metric tons of cocaine. CBP’s surveillance aircraft tracked a semi-submerged smuggling vessel designed to avoid detection.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner W. Ralph Basham and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant Secretary Julie Myers sign a bilateral strategic plan with Mexico Customs Administrator General Juan Jose Bravo.

Cotecna, the international inspection group, has been selected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) to participate in a one-year pilot program to conduct supply chain security validations in China.

The European Commission welcomes the World Customs Organisation's decision to give membership rights to the European Community as from 1 July 2007.

United States Customs and Border Protection and New Zealand Customs sign a Mutual Recognition Arrangement in Belgium.

Two HCV Mobile systems help Customs authority to fight drug trafficking and detect contraband and counterfeit goods in France

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner W. Ralph Basham is pleased to announce the appointment of Jayson P. Ahern as next Deputy Commissioner. Mr. Ahern will assume the position in August upon the retirement of Deputy Commissioner Deborah Spero.

Cotecna, the international inspection group, has signed a six year contract with the government of Equatorial Guinea.

Cotecna has been awarded a contract by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to provide consulting services to the Peruvian Customs.

Operational activities aiming at combating illegal immigration along the external borders of the European Union