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The PortosRio Port Guard participated, between May 18 and 21, in a training for Dog Handlers (K9) focused on drug detection, reinforcing actions to prevent and combat drug trafficking and other illicit practices in public ports in the State of Rio de Janeiro. The training took place for two days at the Port of Rio de Janeiro and another two days at the Port of Itaguaí.
This initiative is part of PortosRio's permanent professional qualification program, which in recent years has been increasing investments in technical training for port guards and in modernizing port security operations.
The Superintendent of the Port Guard, Jorge Dantas, stated that one of his commitments is to make the Rio de Janeiro Port Guard one of the most qualified in the country. "The appreciation of agents is essential to ensure safer and more efficient operations," he highlighted.
The course was taught by the ABRAPAM Group, a national reference in training security forces, ports, multinationals, and international agencies. The training included classes led by instructor Fábio Zomer, recognized for his work in operations with detection dogs.
The Security Manager, João Marcelo de Souza, emphasized the importance of continuous training given the challenges faced in port areas: "When we talk about ports, we talk about borders and risk situations, such as drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and other occurrences that require constant attention."
The CEO of PortosRio, Flavio Vieira, also emphasized the relevance of the initiative for strengthening institutional security and complying with international port protection standards. "Investing in the qualification of the Port Guard is fundamental to ensure greater security for facilities, operations, professionals working in ports, and users of port services, in addition to strengthening compliance with the guidelines of the ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code)," he concluded.
