Millions In U.S. Funds Spent On Border Equipment In Afghanistan That No Longer Works
The inspection equipment sits "inoperable and unused" at four of five locations, according to an audit. At three of them, officials said the equipment had not been operational for at least two years.
In 2006, the U.S. military purchased $12.1 million worth of inspection equipment for five border posts in Afghanistan in an effort to crack down on illicit drug smuggling and boost customs duty revenues to the Afghan government.
After operation, training and maintenance costs, the total investment for the equipment to date is estimated at up to $62.6 million.
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