White Paper: Combatting Body Packing in Airports

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Learn how fingerprint drug testing can help airport and border control teams identify suspected body packers quickly, support intelligence led investigations, and accelerate decisions on further medical imaging.

Body packing remains a serious challenge for airport and border control teams. This white paper explores how fingerprint drug testing can support the rapid screening of suspected drug smugglers, helping teams act on intelligence faster while using a simple, hygienic, and convenient collection process. It also outlines trial findings from Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport in Italy, where the Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System was used to support investigations into suspected drug trafficking through body packing.

What You Will Learn

In this white paper, you will discover:

  • why body packing remains a major operational and safety concern for airports and border control teams
  • how fingerprint drug testing can provide results in just 10 minutes
  • how the technology supports faster decisions on whether further investigation, including X ray imaging, is required
  • findings from airport trials involving suspected body packers and drug smugglers
  • the practical benefits of a non invasive and easy to use drug screening approach for busy airport environments
Fingerprint Drug Test at Rome Fiumicino Airport

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