In August
2009 refurbishment of "Shogun" border outpost on the Tajik border was completed and handed-over to the Tajik Border Forces in the framework of UNODC project on strengthening border control along the Tajik Afghan border. The hand-over ceremony was conducted with the participation of the Tajik Border Guards, the US Embassy as the main donor and UNODC representatives. Rehabilitation of the outpost was carried out through the delivery and installation of modular buildings from sandwich panels, which was a pilot experience for further implementation for Tajik Border Outposts at the Afghan border.
Reparation of the "Shogun" border outpost included the construction of modular buildings as soldiers' barracks and officers' houses complete with furnishings, water supply, heating and ventilation systems. The outpost territory has been developed including the construction of sidewalks, a water delivery system,, an evacuation system and adequate fencing.
The project plans to improve the infrastructure of two more border outposts on the Tajik-Afghan dorder with renovated soldiers' barracks, officers' houses and other facilities, furniture and specialized equipment (night vision devices, binoculars, search and inspection and drug testing equipment). Moreover, the project envisages a series of additional trainings to improve investigative and analytical capacities of agencies involved in border control.