C.B.P. News Release

Cincinnati Customs and Border Protection Seizes Night Vision Equipment

(Monday, February 07, 2011)

Chicago - Customs and Border Protection officers in Cincinnati seized 300 sets of night vision goggles being exported to Canada. Last month CBP officers identified the parcels, conducted research and working with other resources determining that night vision goggles were military grade. Further research indicated that the exporter did not have the correct licenses to export this type of equipment.

Each set of goggles included a carrying case, head band attachment, goggles marked NVS 7-3 and instruction manual. The goggles are listed as U.S Munitions List Article Category XII(c). Night vision equipment is controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires a State Department export license. The investigation continues at this time.

“This is another outstanding seizure by our officers assigned to DHL operations,â€