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A common concern for travelers is finding markings on their passport. While these markings don’t automatically invalidate your passport, border officers have the discretion to determine if there’s any suspicion of fraud. It’s important to be aware that they may scrutinize your passport more closely in such cases. #passportmarkings #passportfraud #traveladvice #bordercontrol #passportsecurity

CROSS BORDER VEHICLE CRIME: STOLEN FACE VALUE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES (RC1) IMPACT ON VEHICLE CRIME: Stolen Face Value documents are still a major threat in Cross Border Vehicle Crime. Recovery and arrest: Stolen Face Value document used in the cross border attempt.

CROSS BORDER VEHICLE CRIME: STOLEN FACE VALUE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES (RC1) IMPACT ON VEHICLE CRIME: Stolen Face Value documents are still a major threat in Cross Border Vehicle Crime. Recovery and arrest: Stolen Face Value document used in the cross border attempt.

How do border control officers spot fake passports and verify travelers’ identities? Manual checks are only the tip of the iceberg—document readers are essential for automated verification, and sometimes deeper forensic investigation is required. The process is divided into primary and secondary inspections. If there are any doubts about document authenticity during the first phase, border control officers perform in-depth analysis using forensic devices. Take a look at Regula’s latest blog, which dives into the technology for safe borders: https://lnkd.in/gG5mMQ4F #RegulaBlog #RegulaForensics #BorderControl #ForensicInvestigation #ForensicDevices #PassportControl

🛂 Long lines, tedious ID checks, and travel anxiety? 🙅♀️ We've all been there. But what if there was a way to make #AirTravel smoother and more secure? HID Global explores how #biometric technology, like #facialrecognition, is revolutionizing the passenger experience. From faster check-ins to seamless security screenings, biometrics offer a solution to many of the pain points of modern travel. It's time to say goodbye to the #airport hustle! #accesscontrol #hid #iotphilippines

Border control processes can be a real headache; governments and agencies need tools that solve security breaches and processing delays. Not every traveler poses the same level of risk. Dalil’s Passenger Targeting feature intelligently analyzes passenger data to flag high-risk individuals before they reach your borders. Follow us to learn more! #BorderSecurity #PassengerTargeting #RiskManagement #Dalil

Germany Reintroduces Border Controls: What Travelers and Transport Companies Need to Know 🚨 Today, my colleague Agnieszka Martinez shared important news for anyone traveling through or doing business in Germany: the German police have reintroduced border controls at all crossings. This comes as a response to the rise in illegal border crossings and the current migration situation. 🛂What does this mean for travelers? Whether you're crossing the border for work, leisure, or transporting goods, be prepared for random checks at any entry point. These controls apply to all borders, so even those accustomed to seamless travel within the Schengen Zone may now face delays. 🚛Key impacts for the logistics sector: The reintroduction of border controls won’t just affect people, but also goods and vehicles. If you're in the transport and logistics industry, expect increased scrutiny of your cargo and vehicle documentation. This means longer processing times, potential rerouting, and stricter compliance requirements. 🚛 To better understand these changes and how they may affect you or your business, check out our latest article 👇 Stay informed and plan ahead!

Following on from our “Overcoming the Challenges of Policing Drug Trafficking on the Dark Web” blog, our next blog focuses on the smuggling of illicit goods, such as weapons, counterfeit goods, and fake passports. We explore how the use of dark web investigation tools can help law enforcement and border control put more cybercriminals behind bars. https://lnkd.in/ezKB2dGv #LawEnforcement #DarkWeb #Smuggling #BorderControl #DarkWebInvestigation

How has the dark web changed the way illegal goods are trafficked across the globe? Our latest blog discusses the challenges law enforcement and border control face when tracing and tracking cybercriminals using the dark web to buy and sell illegal goods. Find out: 🔸How the dark web has changed the status quo for the trafficking of goods. 🔸The challenges law enforcement face when tracking cybercriminals down. 🔸How dark web monitoring can help law enforcement in their efforts to put cybercriminals behind bars. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eftxh3qn #DarkWeb #LawEnforcement #DarkWebMonitoring

An interview with News Today about the perils at the U.S.- Mexico border and our current border policies. With summer quickly approaching and people thinking that they can just walk into the United States because of our current border policies, the death toll will likely be much higher than in recent years. The desert is a dangerous place in more ways than one. I spent 5 years working cross border cases. You can read about it here: https://lnkd.in/e3xtMiPv The cartels are making a fortune trafficking in human beings. That’s in addition to narco-trafficking, kidnapping for ransom, extortion, money laundering, tobacco trafficking (yes that too) and of course trafficking in arms. My book explains how they've become small armies. Heavily armed, ruthless and quite dangerous.