As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security protocols in regional airports, four of these ports have installed and begun operation of new x-ray machines.
The initiative comes under the Directorate of Aviation Security Administration (DASA) run by Ministry of Defense, with exclusively oversight by the Minister of Defense Ustada Mariya Ahmed Didi.
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Moreover, the initiative comes as part of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s policies on strengthening airport security parameters.
Four regional airports where the new x-rays mission, listed under “Maldives Aviation Security Screening Technology” inlucde;
- HDh. Kulhudhuffushi Airport
- Sh. Funadhoo Airport
- Gn. Fuvahmulah Airport
- GDh. Maavarulu Airport
The machines were commissioned from Rapiscan, which provides airline security equipment including screening machinery.
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