CAR SAR News - US Virgin Islands - container inspectionhttp://blogs-it.cgaux.org/index.php/carsar/?tempskin=_atomb2evolution2025-04-29T20:35:56ZUS Virgin Islands - container inspectionMcArdle Brianhttp://blogs-it.cgaux.org/index.php/carsar/2011/08/17/us-virgin-islands-container-inspection2011-08-17T14:18:56Z2011-08-17T14:19:08ZThe US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that a multi-agency strike force operation (MASFO) at St. Thomas Harbor, US Virgin Islands, screened 121 shipping containers and physically inspected another 53 containers and portable tanks. The primary objective was to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the safe shipment of cargo. Findings were negative for illegal drugs or contraband, but seven containers holding hazardous materials were detained due to insufficient markings and inadequate placarding.]]>