Costa Rica: APM Terminals started scanning pineapple containers

Published 2021년 2월 19일

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APM Terminals has introduced a non-intrusive inspection scanner for pineapple containers at the Moín dock in Costa Rica, following a seizure of over two tons of cocaine in pineapple containers in January and February. The scanner is aimed at ensuring the safety and maintaining a positive image of Costa Rican exports, especially pineapples which are susceptible to drug contamination. The initiative was agreed upon by APM Terminals, Canapep, Customs, and the Treasury, and forms part of the government's efforts to support the export sector and combat drug contamination.

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The container scanner seeks to be a non-intrusive alternative that avoids drug contamination of shipments. APM Terminals reported that as of February 8, a non-intrusive inspection scanner for pineapple containers began to be implemented at the Moín dock (Costa Rica). By-products, such as dried pineapple, candied preserves, jams, and juices will also be scanned. The company explained that the measure is taken with the objective of guaranteeing the safety and positive image of Costa Rican exports in international markets, since pineapple exports are those with the highest risk of contamination with drugs. The guideline was agreed by representatives of APM Terminals, in conjunction with the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters (Canapep), Customs and the Treasury. "These actions are part of the Government's commitment to support the export sector, with this non-intrusive inspection it seeks to guarantee the safety of exports and show international markets a country ...

Source: Redagricola