The service said recent interceptions at seaports and airports had underscored the importance of modern inspection technology, intelligence gathering, effective risk profiling and strategic collaboration in combating illicit arms trafficking. “Government should continue investing in modern border surveillance systems, non-intrusive inspection technology, drones, biometric border management and the capacity development of officers to improve operational effectiveness,” he said. Hadison identified inadequate surveillance technology, a shortage of trained personnel and insufficient operational logistics as some of the major challenges to effective border management. “Effective border security cannot be achieved by the NCS alone. It requires sustained cooperation among all relevant stakeholders, strengthened intelligence sharing, active engagement with border communities and closer collaboration with neighbouring countries,” Hadison said.