January 15, 2008
GAO reports persistent risks at borders

The Washington Times

Serious national security weaknesses still plague the nation's border inspection system and ports of entry, increasing the potential for terrorists, criminals and illegal goods to enter the country undetected, according to testimony provided in a Government Accountability Office report this month.

Richard Stana, the GAO's Homeland Security and Justice director, stated in the report — based on testimony he gave to the House Homeland Security Committee — that video surveillance and investigations at eight ports of entry revealed significant security risks and failures.

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Posted by tyne at January 15, 2008
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