21/03 CRIMJUST organised its first capacity-building on “Cyber Elements of Drug Trafficking Investigations” under the framework of its new INL-funded project in West Africa. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held a training on “Cyber Elements of Drug Trafficking Investigations”, in Cotonou, Benin for law enforcement officers from the Republican Police of Benin and…
Since the implementation of SEACOP, the project has established a fruitful and sustainable relationship with Senegal. This cooperation is based on various exchanges with the aim of strengthening the country’s capacity in its efforts to tackle illicit maritime traffic and related criminal networks. This constructive partnership is illustrated by numerous collaborative activities such as the…
9/03 Arrests and seizures in a 28-country operation targeting trafficking in cultural property. A global operation targeting illicit trafficking in cultural goods has led to 52 arrests and the seizure of 9 408 cultural artefacts across the world. These priceless items include archaeological objects, furniture, coins, paintings, musical instruments and statuettes. 08/03 Southern Cone Ports…
Earlier this week, nearly 500 kilograms of cocaine destined for #Europe were seized in Panama, thanks to the long standing multi-dimensional support provided by SEACOP. The successful anti-drug operation started with information obtained by the newly formed Ecuadorian Maritime Intelligence Unit, inaugurated in collaboration with SEACOP this year. Coordinated by SEACOP at the transregional level,…
The National Police of Colombia, through the Antinarcotics Directorate in Development of the #Emerald Strategy in coordination with Operation Tayrona and with the support of the EU-funded SEACOP Project, has carried out four operations with the international agencies of French Customs, Tax Agency, Civil Guard, National Police of Spain, and CBP of the USA. The…
As part of the training on targeting and searching vessels (without a plan or modified) held in Dakar from 7 to 11 March 2022, the ten agents of the JMCU in Dakar were provided with new individual safety equipment (helmets, overalls, safety shoes, gloves). This unit, which includes police officers, customs officers and gendarmes, contributed…
