DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 15 -- THE Tanzania Revenue Authority has launched a one-month drone operations training programme for customs officers as part of broader efforts to modernise surveillance and strengthen the fight against smuggling.

The training, taking place at the Civil Aviation Training Centre (CATC), brings together customs officers from across the country and combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical sessions.

According to TRA Customs for Enforcement and Compliance Deputy Commissioner, Mr Felix Tinkasimile, the initiative is part of reforms aimed at transforming the authority into a modern institution that uses innovative systems to manage international trade.

He said the establishment of a dedicated drone unit wil...