European Commission delivers cargo scanner worth 2.5 mln euros to Hungarian-Ukrainian border to increase capacity

MOSCOW. June 26 (Interfax) - The European Commission has delivered a mobile cargo scanner worth 2.5 million euros to the Hungarian-Ukrainian border to increase capacity.

"Yesterday, a new EU-funded mobile cargo scanner was delivered to the Hungarian-Ukrainian border crossing point in Chop to improve the flow of trade. Valued at approximately 2.5 million euros, the donation is part of the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes," Ukrainian media outlets quoted the European Commission as saying in a statement on Wednesday.

X-ray scanners are "crucial for customs operations," the statement said. "The new scanner will enable customs officers to quickly and effectively inspect cargo, detecting illegal or prohibited items within minutes, while facilitating the smooth flow of legitimate trade. It will speed up border controls and increase the accuracy of inspections, while preventing damage to goods by reducing the need for physical checks." it said.

Two more scanning systems will be delivered by January 2025.