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An inspection of Border Force’s fast parcel operations

In line with his 2023-24 inspection plan, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of fast parcel operations.

The scope of this inspection will focus on Border Force’s capability in detecting imported prohibited and restricted items in fast parcels at the border .

The inspection team will visit fast parcel processing locations in the West Midlands in the coming weeks and anticipate reporting to the Home Secretary by August 2023.

David Neal Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, June 2023

Published 2 June 2023