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However, in contrast, other parts of the world do not maintain such rigorous standards. For instance, in significant ports across New Zealand, the inspection rate drops dramatically to about 1-2%. This suggests a disparity in compliance levels and oversight effectiveness across different regions.
Minimal Checks in the Pacific Islands
Most notably, the official pointed out that in the Pacific Islands, there are virtually no container inspections at all—zero checks are conducted in these regions. This lack of oversight implies that illicit activities, such as trafficking or smuggling, could go undetected with minimal risk of interdiction.