Cyprus Hosts Global Training to Combat WMD Smuggling
International officials gather in Cyprus for U.S.-led training to enhance border security against weapons of mass destruction.
- The Cyprus Centre for Land, Open Seas and Port Security (CYCLOPS) has trained over 2,000 officials from 20 countries in detecting and preventing WMD smuggling.
- The center, funded by the U.S. and the EU, provides cutting-edge technology and expert instruction from renowned U.S. laboratories.
- Training includes handling radiological detection, chemical terrorism investigations, and the emerging threat of drones dispersing harmful agents.
- CYCLOPS's strategic location near the Middle East offers unique training opportunities for regional officials with limited access to such resources.
- Plans are underway to enhance training capabilities with a virtual reality system, further expanding the center's impact and reach.
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