A Lebanese-American agreement to detect nuclear and radioactive materials trafficking
General Assaad Ghanem, the General Director of Lebanese customs and Ambassador Michel J. Sison signed an agreement to install specialized equipment at the port of Beirut to detect illicit shipments of nuclear and other radioactive materials.
According to Ghanem, “The technology and training will enable officials to stop illegal shipments of radioactive materials, guarding against nuclear proliferation” .
Ambassador Sison noted that “This agreement improves the security level for Lebanon’s borders and particularly at the Port of Beirut.”