CopCam Pen - I: lost it, forgot it, my llama ate it, ...

Bolivian custom officers will have to carry special pens, with a hidden micro-camera and voice recorder, as part of a government initiative to tackle corruption.

The measure was announced by customs director Marlene Ardaya, who will be issued with her own pen.

"They will work as an anti-doping mechanism in the department."

She explained that the voice recorders will remain active during all working hours.

The authorities said officials would be selected randomly to have the recordings in their devices checked. (more)