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*Arubalisa* · 10-28-2009, 10:14 AM

"U.S. Customs short-staffed at Aruban airport
October 27, 2009, 08:49 (GMT -04:00)
http://www.amigoe.com/artman/publish/artikel_64349.php

ORANJESTAD - "There is a shortage of personnel with the customs of the United States at the airport of Aruba. We have informed Homeland Security, and we are waiting for a solution, "spokesman Hendrik Croes of Aruba Airport Authority (AAA) today informed the Amigoe.

This staffing under the American Pre-clearance with regards the budget of Homeland Security in the United States, according to Croes. The organization is supposedly short of cash. "The staff has been cut down and that therefore also affects the American customs on Aruba. This will lead to longer queues and busier times at the terminal for a longer period ", said Croes.

Even though this will have consequences for the activity on the airport, the spokesman said that AAA could not do anything about it. "The solution is not up to us, but in the hands of the American government. We will have to wait and see if additional personnel will arrive. "Nevertheless, Croes states that he is not concerned that the U.S. customs post is at risk, although it should eventually be removed entirely."

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,111	U.S. Customs short-staffed at Aruban airport "U.S. Customs short-staffed at Aruban airport October 27, 2009, 08:49 (GMT -04:00) http://www.amigoe.com/artman/publish/artikel_64349.php ORANJESTAD - "There is a shortage of personnel with the customs of the United States at the airport of Aruba. We have informed Homeland Security, and we are waiting for a solution, "spokesman Hendrik Croes of Aruba Airport Authority (AAA) today informed the Amigoe. This staffing under the American Pre-clearance with regards the budget of Homeland Security in the United States, according to Croes. The organization is supposedly short of cash. "The staff has been cut down and that therefore also affects the American customs on Aruba. This will lead to longer queues and busier times at the terminal for a longer period ", said Croes. Even though this will have consequences for the activity on the airport, the spokesman said that AAA could not do anything about it. "The solution is not up to us, but in the hands of the American government. We will have to wait and see if additional personnel will arrive. "Nevertheless, Croes states that he is not concerned that the U.S. customs post is at risk, although it should eventually be removed entirely." __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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