From 19 to 23 May, EUBAM, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Moldova and Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, conducted a specialised training course for 17 officers from the General Police Inspectorate of the Republic of Moldova.

The five-day training focused on advanced techniques for operating, detecting, and analysing objects using inspection equipment and scanning devices, with the objective of enhancing national efforts to prevent and combat smuggling.

Participants received both theoretical instruction and practical training on standard operating procedures and the use of specialised inspection tools and scanning technologies applied in the examination of vehicles and confined spaces. The hands-on component allowed officers to simulate real-life scenarios and apply their newly acquired knowledge directly in the field.

This capacity-building initiative is part of broader efforts to support Moldova’s border management institutions and law enforcement bodies in addressing cross-border crime and enhancing regional security. The training was made possible thanks to the support of the Government of Canada.