GAO Study Finds Border Protection’s Maritime Cargo Security Programs Were Impacted During Pandemic
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its latest report which assessed the efforts of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as it attempted to ensure the safety of cargo entering the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Cargo shipments can present security concerns, as individuals have used cargo containers to smuggle narcotics, stowaways, and other contraband,” the GAO wrote as to why it conducted this study. “Within the federal government, CBP, a component within the Department of Homeland Security, has responsibility for cargo security...
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