Border Forces: Receiving night vision devices to detect infiltration operations

INA - BAGHDAD

Border Forces Command announced on Tuesday the receipt of night vision devices for detecting infiltration operations and controlling the borders.

"There is work between the International Center for the Development of Migration Policies at the Border Forces Command and the International Center for the Development of Migration Policies, in the EU. It includes informing the command of the experience of advanced countries in controlling the borders by completing the integrated management of international borders and holding courses for members and officers of the directorate as well as establishing risk management programs," said the Commander of the Border Forces, Lieutenant General Muhammed Abdul-Wahab Sikar, to the Iraqi News Agency - INA.

He added, "The command received a batch of equipment that will contribute to an accurate inspection of night vision devices for detecting radioactive elements, which will benefit the fighters in the customs police at the border crossings." 

"There is an effort by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development in the EU to develop international institutions to carry out their tasks, and multiple programs to develop the capabilities of the Border Forces Command," he noted.

He explained that "the efforts of the International Centre will result in providing the command with advanced expertise to reduce infiltration and control borders."


In turn, EU Ambassador to Iraq, Thomas Seiler, told INA "We have been working for a long time with the Iraqi side to develop mechanisms, control and protection of the Iraqi borders," indicating that "the support was provided through our implementing partners in the International Centre for Migration Policy Development in the EU." 

He added that "the Border Guard Command praised the success of the efforts and cooperation with the International Centre in the EU."