Join us for an engaging and informative session focused on enhancing postal security through targeted tools and training. This webinar will spotlight key resources designed to help postal operators and law enforcement entities detect and mitigate the risks posed by dangerous and illicit goods in the postal network.
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 15:00 - 17:00
Online via Zoom (in English)
Register here
Experts from the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT), INTERPOL, and national stakeholders will present on the Dangerous Goods Search Tool, the illicit pharmaceuticals toolkit, and the Trainpost training platform. Case studies and national experiences will illustrate real-world applications and successes.
Participants will also be introduced to new online courses focused on combating the movement of illicit goods, and will take part in a live survey to gather feedback and inform future efforts.
This session is ideal for postal security officials, customs representatives, and anyone involved in mail safety and enforcement.
Programme and Speakers
- Opening remarks: Mr Abdel Ilah Bousseta, Director of Postal Operations, UPU International Bureau
- UPU and TRACIT illicit pharmaceuticals toolkit: Ms Suriya Padmanaabhan, Director of Programs, TRACIT
- UPU illicit goods campaign: Mr Jacob Gholson, Postal Operations and Safety Expert, UPU International Bureau
- UPU Trainpost platform – New courses on illicit goods mitigation: Mr Sofiene Jouini, Trainpost platform Administrator, UPU International Bureau
- Dangerous Goods Search Tool: Mr Stéphane Herrmann, Mail Products and Services Expert, UPU International Bureau
- Closing remarks: Mr Jacob Gholson, Postal Operations and Safety Expert, UPU International Bureau