Bulgaria’s National Customs Agency has debuted American Science and Engineering Co.‘s [ASEI] Z Backscatter Van (ZBV), which the agency is using to inspect cargo and vehicles entering the country’s borders for contraband and threats. The announcement marks the disclosure by AS&E that Bulgaria is a customer for the ZBV. “The National Customs Agency of Bulgaria is committed to strict control on import tariff on goods,” says Vanyo Tanov, director general of the agency. “Uncovering smuggled items result in increased income in the Bulgarian national budget.”