In accordance with the cooperation between the Customs Authority and the Maritime Security Program of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The training course in the field of investigating drone accidents, which was held during the past four days in cooperation with the Conflict Armament Research Foundation, concluded today in the capital Aden.

The course was attended by employees from the Free Zone Customs, Aden Airport Customs, Shahn Customs and Sarafit Customs, and aimed to familiarize participants with the best practices for safe and effective investigation of the smuggling of drones and their spare parts, the investigation process, and the preparation of seizure reports. It also included an overview of the various threats posed by both commercial and military drone platforms and guidance on the safety precautions that must be adopted to ensure that the scene of incidents is properly maintained and secured.

He expressed his thanks to the Maritime Security Program for supporting the Customs Authority in qualification and training.

He emphasized the role of the Customs Authority in combating the smuggling of drones and their spare parts.

He praised the role played by employees at customs ports, which was evident in the seizure and confiscation of smuggled drones and their spare parts.

He asked the participants to pass on the knowledge to their colleagues.

The program officer, Brother Omar Al-Awdat, thanked the Customs Authority for all the support and facilities it provides, whether for the Maritime Security Program or other international organizations.

Eng. Fadel Alban, Director General of International Relations and Cooperation, participated in the conclusion of the course and handed over the certificates to the participants.