MindaNews photoThe document examination laboratory is expected to hasten the processing of suspected fraudulent travel documents, said BI chief Norman Tansingco.

He said during the launching ceremony that the opening of the laboratory at the airport is vital in the government’s campaign against human trafficking, border security and counter terrorism.

While the BI official underscored the importance of having the document examination laboratory here, he also noted the capacity of the BI personnel in early detection of suspected fraudulent documents

The equipment, he said, will just validate or confirm what the immigration officers have spotted using their skills.

Among the document examination equipment that are available at the laboratory are the video spectral comparator, microscope, and Edison system. (MindaNews)