The Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) Customs operations at the MolesonCreek Guyana/Suriname border crossing received a capacity boost following the installation of a new baggage scanner. This, according to the tax agency, is intended to improve monitoring and promote seamless processing of passengers’ baggage and cargo at the Guyana/Suriname border crossing.
GRA said the NUCTECH X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) inspection device was installed at the arrival hall of the Moleson Creek station in December 2021. The device boasts sophisticated features that enable scanning of passengers’ baggage within seconds and color-coded images of the results are displayed and reviewed by specially trained Customs officers.
High-risk consignments including illicit, restricted, or dutiable items can be flagged via the machine and sent for a secondary examination. GRA said passengers arriving at the port are therefore requested to comply with the laws regarding true and correct particulars on their Customs Declaration Forms.
Furthermore, GRA said the introduction of this baggage scanning technology is in keeping with Customs modernization efforts, and will revolutionise the Customs operations for better effectiveness and efficiency. GRA said it plans to soon install scanners at the EFCIA (Ogle Airport) and supplement the one at Cheddi Jagan International Airport, to expedite clearance of courier and express consignments.
GRA said it remains committed to providing such services to facilitate expeditious movement of passengers and goods while ensuring compliance and protecting the revenues.
