This week, seven officers from the Moldovan Border Police’s canine units took part in hands-on training aimed at boosting their ability to detect smuggled goods. The training, delivered by experts from EUBAM and Frontex, ran from 7 to 11 April at the Border Police Sector Costești.

Over five days, officers sharpened both their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in identifying hidden objects — especially in vehicles commonly used for smuggling, such as minivans, buses, and trucks. The course also included training on how to operate portable X-ray scanners and other inspection tools, alongside specialised sessions focused on the use of service dogs in smuggling detection.

The training forms part of broader cooperation between EUBAM, Frontex, and Moldovan border authorities to improve security at the borders and tackle cross-border crime more effectively.