Security Modernization at Aruba Customs: Enhancing Border Integrity with the Videray Px1

How C3 empowered Departamento di Aduana to detect concealed threats with advanced handheld X-ray technology.

Location: Aruba, Oranjestad

Overview

Departamento di Aduana in Oranjestad, Aruba, is the primary agency responsible for safeguarding the island's borders across airports, seaports, and logistics hubs. Facing a diverse range of security challenges from smuggling to illegal trade, the department sought a technological leap to enhance their inspection capabilities without compromising the flow of commerce.

Challenge

Customs officers struggled with the limitations of manual inspections, which were time-consuming and often unable to detect sophisticated concealment methods in vehicle panels, complex cargo, and building structures. The need to identify dangerous or prohibited goods while reducing physical risk to personnel and maintaining strict compliance records became a critical operational priority.

Solution

C3 implemented the Videray Px1, the world’s most powerful handheld backscatter X-ray imager. This solution allows officers to perform non-intrusive inspections of various surfaces, including metal and composite materials. The Px1 provides real-time, high-resolution imaging, enabling the team to identify anomalies and concealed threats instantly without the need for disassembly.

Results

The deployment of the Videray Px1 resulted in a dramatic increase in the speed and accuracy of inspections at the Oranjestad port and airport. The department reported higher seizure rates of contraband and a significant reduction in the time required to clear complex cargo. Furthermore, the digital imaging capabilities ensured that all inspections were documented with high-fidelity evidence for legal and compliance purposes.

Key Benefits

Unrivaled Threat Detection

Easily identify narcotics, currency, and explosives concealed within organic materials or hollow compartments.

Rapid Non-Intrusive Inspection

Significantly reduce inspection times by scanning vehicles and cargo without the need for physical dismantling.

Enhanced Personnel Safety

Minimize the risk to customs officers by identifying potential threats from a safe distance before physical contact.

Advanced Compliance & Reporting

Integrated software allows for seamless image storage and data management to maintain rigorous record-keeping standards.

Versatile Field Deployment

The portable, ergonomic design allows for immediate use across diverse environments, from airport terminals to correctional facilities.

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Case Study Date: March 25, 2026

Conclusion

Through the strategic partnership with C3 and the adoption of the Videray Px1, Departamento di Aduana has fortified Aruba's security infrastructure. This transition to advanced handheld imaging ensures that the customs department remains ahead of evolving smuggling tactics while protecting both the public and their personnel.

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