AKIPRESS.COM - OSCE organized a practical training courses for some 43 officials from the Aviation Security Service and Aviation School of Turkmenistan Airlines, as well as the Transport Police Service of the Interior Ministry, the State Customs Service and State Border Service on x-ray for baggage and passenger screening at airports.

International experts from the United Kingdom delivered two identical training courses on international regulations addressing aviation security, state-of-the-art search techniques and the recognition of firearms, explosive devices and prohibited items.

“In our turbulent times, ensuring aviation security remains a challenging task for governments, law-enforcement bodies, aviation personnel and other involved parties,” said Richard Wheeler, Political Officer of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat.

“These activities acquire a special importance as Turkmenistan is actively preparing for the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, which will be held in September 2017. It is our strong belief that the training courses on x-ray screening will help the relevant officials manage the increased passenger flow while ensuring the observation of efficient security procedures,” he added.

During the training courses, participants also discussed the operation and safety of modern x-ray machines, x-ray image interpretation and screening of people and baggage. Special emphasis was placed on gender-specific screening. Practical exercises focused on x-ray image interpretation techniques, item recognition and consent search techniques.