New police unit targets traffickers

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Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill will visit the airport today to see the Border Policing Command in action.

The national unit, in addition to protecting Scotland's 763 small ports and landing sites, will also target drug traffickers and keep travellers safe.

Senior officers will give Mr MacAskill an update on the work of the force, before he then joins them on a walk-round to see security arrangements.

Among the issues discussed will be the work Police Scotland is doing to tackle human trafficking.

Mr MacAskill said: "The Border Policing Command is another great example of the benefits a single service is bringing to Scotland.

"While local policing will remain the bedrock of the new service, all areas of the country now have access to specialist expertise and equipment wherever and whenever it is needed.

"The unit will police and strengthen Scotland's bord
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