Enhancing the Capacity of Mexico to Detect Illicitly Trafficked Nuclear and Radiological Material

This project aims to strengthen Mexico's Customs Administration Service (AGA) capabilities to detect and prevent illicit cargos of nuclear or radiological materials travelling through Mexico’s southern border region. Project activities include: (1) providing sealed radioactive calibration sources for training AGA personnel on radiation detection procedures and equipment maintenance and calibration purposes; and (2) removing and securely transferring existing sealed radioactive sources that have exceeded their usefulness.

The expected outcome for this project is the improved capacity of Mexico's Customs Administration Service personnel to detect and prevent illicit cargos of nuclear or radiological materials travelling through Mexico’s southern border region.